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Movies like The Fixer Uppers (1935)

The best movies like The Fixer Uppers (1935) are Thicker Than Water (1935), One Good Turn (1931) and Oliver the Eighth (1934). If The Fixer Uppers hooked you with its comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Thicker Than Water (1935)

    Oliver's in trouble with his wife after missing a payment on their furniture, having given the money to Stanley, who used it instead to pay Mrs. Hardy for his room and board. At Stan's suggestion Ollie then withdraws the couple's savings from the bank to pay for the furniture and inadvertently pays virtually the whole amount at an auction for a grandfather clock which is soon crushed under a passing truck. Mrs Hardy then unintentionally causes serious injuries to Ollie requiring him to be rushed to hospital for a blood transfusion. The doctor conscripts Stan to be the unwilling blood donor. Problems occur with the transfusion and when Stan and Ollie leave the hospital they appear to have morphed into each other.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  2. One Good Turn (1931)

    Down and out Stan and Ollie beg for food from a friendly old lady who provides them with sandwiches. While eating, they overhear the lady's landlord tell her he's going to throw her out because she can't pay her mortgage. They don't realize that the old lady is really rehearsing for a play. Stan and Ollie decide to help the old lady by selling their car. During the auction a drunk puts a wallet in Stan's pocket. Ollie accuses Stan of robbing the old lady, but when the truth is revealed Stan takes revenge on Ollie.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  3. Oliver the Eighth (1934)

    Barbershop owners Stan and Ollie answer an ad in the newspaper from a wealthy widow looking for a husband. Ollie only mails in his response and is invited to the widow's mansion. Stan discovers his unmailed letter and insists on tagging along. At the mansion, the widow's creepy butler informs them that the woman is crazy. She was once jilted by an Oliver and now her hobby is marrying Olivers and then slitting their throats. Now the boys must figure out how to escape.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  4. Be Big! (1931)

    Stan and Ollie are on their way to Atlantic City with their wives, when Ollie gets a phone call from a lodge buddy telling him that a stag party is taking place that night in their honor. Ollie pretends to be sick and sends the wives on ahead, promising that he and Stan will meet them in the morning. The pair dress in their lodge gear, but their wives return having missed their train. With no obvious escape route, Stan and Ollie take to a bed in fear and in response to Stan's plea of "What'll I do?", Ollie replies "Be big!".

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  5. Thru the Mirror (1936)

    Mickey has been reading Alice in Wonderland, and falls asleep. He finds himself on the other side of the mirror, where the furniture is alive.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  6. The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case (1930)

    The boys think their days of fishing to feed themselves have come to an end, when Stan's rich uncle Ebenezer dies leaving a large estate. But they soon learn that Ebenezer was murdered and all the relatives, including Stan, are suspects.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  7. 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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  8. The Big Bad Wolf (1934)

    The Big Bad Wolf torments Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  9. Ferdinand the Bull (1938)

    This Oscar-winning short tells of a bull who preferred to sit under trees and smell flowers to clashing horns with his fellow animals. As luck would have it, an untimely bee reveals Ferdinand's ferocious side via pained howls and wild stomping. This lands him in the bull-fighting arena amidst characters based on Walt's animators with a matador reportedly modeled after Walt himself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  10. Good Scouts (1938)

    Donald is leading a scout troop consisting of his nephews on a hike in the woods. Donald isn't nearly the expert on the woods that he thinks he is, much to the amusement of the boys. In a bid for sympathy, he douses himself in catsup and fakes injury; the boys bandage him so thoroughly he can't see, and he stumbles into a pot of honey, and is soon getting all too much attention from a bear.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  11. Ye Olden Days (1933)

    The princess is to wed the Prince against her wishes. When she refuses, the king locks her in the tower. Minstrel Mickey sees her and rescues her, making a rope from the clothes of lady-in-waiting Clarabell. The king spots them and prepares to chop off Mickey's head until Minnie intercedes. The king calls for a joust. Mickey wins and they live happily ever after.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  12. The Chaplin Revue (1959)

    Three Chaplin silent comedies "A Dog's Life", "Shoulder Arms", and "The Pilgrim" are strung together to form a single feature length film. Chaplin provides new music, narration, and a small amount of new connecting material. "Shoulder Arms" is now described as taking place in a time before "the atom bomb".

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  13. No Time for Nuts (2006)

    Scrat comes across a time machine and is transported to various times all in pursuit of his beloved acorn.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  14. Out on a Limb (1950)

    Donald's doing a little tree surgery when he spots Chip 'n' Dale gathering nuts. He saws off the branch outside their hole and paints it with tar, which Dale gets stuck in. Then Donald has a little fun with the long-handled pruning shears.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  15. Thunderstruck (2012)

    After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  16. How to Irritate People (1969)

    A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on learning how to irritate people.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  17. Mr. Bones (2001)

    A medicine man is sent looking for the son of his tribal king, and brings back an American golfer and a host of goons intent on keeping him in the golf tournament.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  18. The Man in the White Suit (1951)

    The unassuming, nebbishy inventor Sidney Stratton creates a miraculous fabric that will never be dirty or worn out. Clearly he can make a fortune selling clothes made of the material, but may cause a crisis in the process. After all, once someone buys one of his suits they won't ever have to fix them or buy another one, and the clothing industry will collapse overnight. Nevertheless, Sidney is determined to put his invention on the market, forcing the clothing factory bigwigs to resort to more desperate measures...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  19. Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales (2008)

    Mater the tow truck travels from country to country as he retells his infamous but unbelievable stories.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  20. The Ugly Duckling (1939)

    An outcast duckling's search for a family to accept him leads to constant rejection before learning his true identity as a swan.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  21. Somewhat Agree (2004)

    Jérémie has a job recruiting subjects for testing. He'd rather recruit Rodrigue for something else entirely.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  22. The Great Dictator (1940)

    Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  23. The General (1926)

    During America’s Civil War, Union spies steal engineer Johnnie Gray's beloved locomotive, 'The General'—with Johnnie's lady love aboard an attached boxcar—and he single-handedly must do all in his power to both get The General back and to rescue Annabelle.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  24. The Gold Rush (1925)

    A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  25. Still Life (2026)

    After their son is stillborn at 24 weeks, Jess navigates an unexpected form of motherhood marked by silent milestones and uncomfortable social encounters, while Max struggles to hold their family together through grief.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  26. Chimes at Midnight (1965)

    Henry IV usurps the English throne, sets in motion the factious War of the Roses and now faces a rebellion led by Northumberland scion Hotspur. Henry's heir, Prince Hal, is a ne'er-do-well carouser who drinks and causes mischief with his low-class friends, especially his rotund father figure, John Falstaff. To redeem his title, Hal may have to choose between allegiance to his real father and loyalty to his friend.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  27. Bringing Up Baby (1938)

    David Huxley is waiting to get a bone he needs for his museum collection. Through a series of strange circumstances, he meets Susan Vance, and the duo have a series of misadventures which include a leopard called Baby.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  28. City Lights (1931)

    A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  29. Mickey's Safety Club: Street Safe, Street Smart (1989)

    Mickey and his friends take a close look at important street safety situations and tips.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  30. Deserted (2010)

    In a desperate attempt to survive, two deserters and a green beret try to reunite with their forces after the enemy unleashes its secret weapon.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Fixer Uppers?

The closest matches to The Fixer Uppers are Thicker Than Water (1935), One Good Turn (1931) and Oliver the Eighth (1934). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Fixer Uppers?

Start with Thicker Than Water (1935), the closest match to The Fixer Uppers.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Fixer Uppers?

The Great Dictator (1940), rated 8.3/10 by 3,872 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Fixer Uppers?

Still Life (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like The Fixer Uppers?

Yes: Thicker Than Water (1935), One Good Turn (1931) and Oliver the Eighth (1934).

How are movies similar to The Fixer Uppers chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Fixer Uppers, 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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