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Movies like Happy Landing (1938)

The best movies like Happy Landing (1938) are A Song Is Born (1948), The Big Store (1941) and Footlight Parade (1933). If Happy Landing hooked you with its comedy and music, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. A Song Is Born (1948)

    The story of seven scholars in search of an expert to teach them about swing music. They seem to have found the perfect candidate in winsome nightclub singer Honey Swanson. But Honey's gangster boyfriend doesn't want to give her up.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  2. The Big Store (1941)

    A detective is hired to protect the life of a singer, who has recently inherited a department store, from the store's crooked manager.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  3. Footlight Parade (1933)

    A fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  4. Love Happy (1949)

    The Marx Brothers help young Broadway hopefuls when they get mixed up with gangsters due to a tin of sardines containing Romanoff diamonds.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

  5. Babes in Arms (1939)

    Mickey Moran, son of two vaudeville veterans, decides to put up his own vaudeville show with his girlfriend Patsy Barton. But child actress Rosalie wants to make a comeback and replace Patsy both professionally and as Mickey's girl.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  6. Sneakerella (2022)

    When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his best friend and a sprinkle of Fairy Godfather magic, El finds the courage to use his talent to pursue his dream of becoming a ‘legit’ sneaker designer in the industry.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & comedy

  7. A Day at the Races (1937)

    Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's sanitarium by winning a big race with a finicky horse owned by Judy's boyfriend Gil. There are a few problems. Hackenbush, who was recently put in charge of the sanitarium, isn't really a doctor, he's a veterinarian.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  8. Animal Crackers (1930)

    The well-known explorer and hunter Captain Spaulding has just returned from Africa, and is being welcomed home with a lavish party at the estate of influential society matron Mrs. Rittenhouse when a valuable painting goes missing. The intrepid Captain Spaulding attempts to solve the crime with the help of his silly secretary Horatio Jamison, while sparring with the anarchic Signor Emanuel Ravelli and his nutty sidekick The Professor.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  9. My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever (2018)

    As the ponies prepare for another Hearth's Warming, families come together to celebrate the holiday; Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash are ready for the big day, but Princess Twilight Sparkle doesn't have time to celebrate.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  10. The Rocker (2008)

    In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  11. Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021)

    Upon learning that he is from New York City, a wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost father. A musical adventure.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  12. Wayne's World (1992)

    The adventures of two amiably aimless metal-head friends, Wayne and Garth. From Wayne's basement, the pair broadcast a talk-show called "Wayne's World" on local public access television. The show comes to the attention of a sleazy network executive who wants to produce a big-budget version of "Wayne's World"—and he also wants Wayne's girlfriend, a rock singer named Cassandra. Wayne and Garth have to battle the executive not only to save their show, but also Cassandra.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  13. Blades of Glory (2007)

    When a much-publicized ice-skating scandal strips them of their gold medals, two world-class athletes skirt their way back onto the ice via a loophole that allows them to compete together as a pairs team.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  14. Much Ado About Nothing (2013)

    A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  15. Little Big League (1994)

    When the owner of the Minnesota Twins passes away, he bequeaths the team to his preteen grandson. The newly minted head honcho quickly appoints himself manager, causing unrest in an organization that struggles to take orders from a 12-year-old.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  16. MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate (2001)

    MVP 2 opens with the lovable Jack being ousted from his hockey team, the Seattle Simians, and having to hit the road after being falsely accused of league misconduct. Jack ends up in the city, where he's befriended by Ben, a homeless skateboarder, and Ollie, a skate shop owner. Jack proves to be as adept at mastering the half-pipe as he does at delivering a slap shot, and before long, he and Ben are crashing amateur skateboarder competitions all over the country.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  17. Arctic Dogs (2019)

    Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  18. Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)

    When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  19. Go West (1940)

    A con man heading west to search for gold teams up with a pair of scheming brothers along the way. The trio soon find themselves in the middle of a feud between two rival families and two underhanded land developers.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  20. Beau Hunks (1931)

    Stan and Ollie join the French Foreign Legion after Ollie's sweetheart rejects him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  21. The Wild Soccer Bunch 4 (2007)

    With the victory against "The Beastly Beasts", "The Wild Soccer Bunch" showed it to everyone and then won every single game. Only one victory now separates them from the "Pott", the Freestyle Soccer Cup. For this they have to compete against the "Wolves of Ragnarök". But the wolves are not normal opponents! They have a dark secret - and behind them lurks a power stronger than all of them: the girl Horizon and the "Silver Lights" from the fog...

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  22. Deadspiel (2008)

    Ghoulishly funny. this short follows a curling match between humans and zombies who must choose between sportsmanship and bloodsport.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  23. Τα ντερέκια (1987)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  24. Pickled (2022)

    A new sport will get its close-up with a tournament of all-star teams battling it out for charity and a chance to win the coveted Golden Gherkin.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  25. Bad News Bears (2005)

    Morris Buttermaker is a burned-out minor league baseball player who loves to drink and can't keep his hands to himself. His long-suffering lawyer arranges for him to manage a local Little League team, and Buttermaker soon finds himself the head of a rag-tag group of misfit players. Through unconventional team-building exercises and his offbeat coaching style, Buttermaker helps his hapless Bears prepare to meet their rivals, the Yankees.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  26. Ice Princess (2005)

    With the help of her coach, her mom, and the boy who drives the Zamboni, nothing can stop Casey Carlyle from realizing her dream to be a champion figure skater.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  27. Mr. Woodcock (2007)

    Taken aback by his mother's wedding announcement, a young man returns home in an effort to stop her from marrying his old high school gym teacher, a man who made high school hell for generations of students.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  28. Airborne (1993)

    Good-natured teen surfer Mitchell Goosen finds himself staying with his aunt and uncle in Cincinnati, Ohio when his parents head to Australia for work. There he meets his cousin, Wiley, and together they try to navigate the perils of high school—avoid the bullies, get the girl, and win a little respect.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  29. A Ball and a Pitch (1962)

    The film tells the story of an accountant who is fanatically in love with football, who will go through many curious adventures full of misunderstandings before he gets to the desired match.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  30. Fever Pitch (1997)

    A romantic comedy about a man, a woman and a football team. Based on Nick Hornby's best selling autobiographical novel, Fever Pitch. English teacher Paul Ashworth believes his long standing obsession with Arsenal serves him well. But then he meets Sarah. Their relationship develops in tandem with Arsenal's roller coaster fortunes in the football league, both leading to a nail biting climax.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Happy Landing?

The closest matches to Happy Landing are A Song Is Born (1948), The Big Store (1941) and Footlight Parade (1933). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Happy Landing?

Start with A Song Is Born (1948), the closest match to Happy Landing.

What is the highest-rated movie like Happy Landing?

A Day at the Races (1937), rated 7.1/10 by 244 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Happy Landing?

Pickled (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Happy Landing?

Yes: A Song Is Born (1948), The Big Store (1941) and Footlight Parade (1933).

How are movies similar to Happy Landing chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Happy Landing, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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