Movies like Muhteşem Serseri (1964)
The best movies like Muhteşem Serseri (1964) are Saban, Son of Saban (1977), Tosun Pasha (1976) and Much Ado About Nothing (2013). If Muhteşem Serseri 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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- Highest ratedMuch Ado About Nothing (2013)6.8/10 from 299 votes
- NewestTrouble Man (2025)Released 2025
Saban, Son of Saban (1977)
Clumsy soldiers Şaban and Ramazan fall for a singer-dancer and accidentally become secret policemen tracking down a missing diamond.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisTosun Pasha (1976)
Late 19th century in Alexandria. Two traditionally rival Turkish families, "Seferoglu"s and "Tellioglu"s are competing for the "Green Valley". The winner will be determined by Daver Bey, who has a beautiful young daughter, Leyla. Both families try to arrange a marriage between a man from their family and Leyla, so that Daver Bey will be inclined to give the green valley to his "relatives". Tellioglus, who are behind in the race, desperately find a final solution: They will fake their idiotic butler, Saban, as the highest ranked Ottoman soldier in Egypt: Tosun Pasha.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMuch 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Stupid Millionaire (1974)
The funny treasure hunt of 4 rural brothers in Istanbul, after the recent death of their father who left them a treasure map as heritage.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisYou're Everything To Me (2016)
When an old fling shows up with their infant child, a dallying man-child must take on the role of father and create a fairytale world for his daughter.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSecret Society of Second-Born Royals (2020)
A rebellious teenage princess discovers she has superhuman abilities and joins a secret society of extraordinary second-born royals tasked with protecting the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWedding Association (2013)
Ismail's son, Tarik returns to his village after long years of being away and announces that he is engaged to a Latvian woman named Nugesha and although he doesn't have the means for it, Ismail still wants to be the one who pays for the expenses of the wedding. Several problems ensue as he tries to make sure that there is enough money for the wedding.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOh Dear (2010)
Hüseyin is a young man who lives with his grandfather and grandmother in a village in Thracian Turkey. The two great loves of his life are his clarinet and Müjgan, a nurse. Although Hüseyin is content with his life, with his music and dreams of Mügan, due to an unexpected development he leaves his village. He ends up in Istanbul where he finds support first in his clarinet and then in the friendship of the singer Firuzan. Firuzan is a popular nightclub performer who is eagerly working on an album as she leads a colorful but complicated life. When Firuzan meets Huseyin, the course of events gives away to a hilarious adventure.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisI Love My Dad (2022)
A hopelessly estranged father catfishes his son in an attempt to reconnect.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Chaos Class Is Waking Up (1976)
A sincere and hardworking student joins the Chaos Class, but acceptance seems unlikely when he becomes the target of their pranks.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisŞendul Şaban (1985)
She works as a factory worker alongside Şaban Ali. One day, they are fired for asking their boss for a raise. They search for work for a long time but cannot find any. Necla tells Şaban that it is easier for women to find work, and the couple make a bet. The next day, Necla starts working as a secretary. The roles at home change. Necla becomes the man of the house, and Şaban becomes the woman of the house. However, the couple is unhappy because of Necla's long working hours.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisComing 2 America (2021)
Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKaçma Birader (2016)
A family with diversified members travels to İstanbul from Yozgat after their youngest son fell in love with a girl.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFeyzo, The Polite One (1978)
To bid for his beloved's hand in marriage, poor villager Feyzo must come up with an enormous dowry to appease her father.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisOh, God! (1977)
When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTrouble Man (2025)
Jaxen, a former cop turned Atlanta PI, is hired to find missing R&B star Jahari. His investigation uncovers her disappearance is connected to a larger conspiracy, forcing him to question those around him and his own past.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWedding Association 2: Circumcision (2015)
Ismail and his old screwball crew land themselves in hot water when his grandson's circumcision evolves into a buzz-making citywide event.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisSelamsız's Band (1987)
Selamsiz (wich means 'no greeting') is a small town in Anatolia. The town has a lot of problems but noone from governments come and see the town. One day the mayor learns that the prime minister will come to the city. They, now, have a chance to solve their problems. However, they think that they should have a band to greet the prime minister.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSwitched (2020)
Tired of being bullied, Cassandra Evans prays that her nemesis, Katie Sharp, the queen bee of social media, would know what it’s like to walk a day in her shoes. Her prayer is answered in an unexpected way when they get switched.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTokatçı (1984)
A tragicomedy dramatizing how an innocent villager is driven into the crime world only to collect enough cash to make his biggest dream come true: Return to his village home and marry the girl next door.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNebahat The Driver (1959)
Following the death of her taxi driver father, Nebahat has to choose between poverty and being a driver herself. Despite the troubles caused by her fiancé, his mother, rascal drivers and the owner of the cab she chooses to become Nebahat the Cabbie.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Dad, Make Me Marry (1975)
A hopelessly yearning hippie is left alone with a newborn baby when his just married parents go for a vacation, but wittily he finds a solution to get back his expatriate girlfriend, utilizing the baby who has no idea what is going on.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
İlk Göz Ağrısı (1963)
Aysel is one of the passengers on a plane that crashes into the sea. She is not found in the search conducted after the accident, and four years later, the court assumes she is dead and allows Turgut to remarry. However, Aysel survives after being washed up on a deserted island. On the day Turgut married Nuran, he was stunned to see Aysel arrive in Istanbul. He couldn't bring himself to tell Nuran about the situation. Aysel, on one hand, spent time with Cahit to make Turgut jealous, while on the other hand, she was tormented by the guilt of hiding her true identity from her own daughter, Nilgün.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Suitor of the Little Lady (1962)
Feridun Bey comes from a long-established family in Samsun. He wants his son to continue the family tradition. However, the child Feridun Bey thought was a boy is actually a girl. Only Nermin's nanny and mother know about this situation. Ömer, who comes to give Nermin gymnastics lessons, will further complicate the situation.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Little Lady in Europe (1962)
Neriman travels to Europe by ship. The ship's first mate, Ömer, and second engineer, Bülent, fall in love with Neriman. Ömer and Bülent compete with each other to win Neriman's heart. However, Neriman rejects them because they never asked for her opinion. Ömer and Neriman argue on the ship. Neriman slaps Ömer. As a result, Ömer distances himself from Neriman. However, Neriman also loves Ömer.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Şoför Nebahat Bizde Kabahat (1965)
There is an eternal rivalry between Nebahat and Polim Hüseyin, who work at the same taxi stand. They witness the last breath of an elderly man who dies as a result of a settling of scores between Arab mafias. Before he dies, the man offers them a large reward if they find his nephew. There is now a valid reason for the rivalry between Nebahat and Polim Hüseyin. They take action to find Zennube and fulfill her will. However, the situation is more serious than they anticipated. They must set aside their stubbornness and work together.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Love in Istanbul (1966)
Queen Nazli's daughter disappears at a young age, and the queen dies without seeing her. The heirs take advantage of the disappearance of the daughter to divide the wealth among them, but when the daughter suddenly appears, they try to stop her from having the wealth.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Üç Garipler (1957)
Yanık, Veli, and Tosun are street musicians in Urfa. Yanık meets a woman named Seher Yıldızı, who has come from Istanbul for work. They fall in love. Seher Yıldızı returns to Istanbul and invites Yanık to join her there. The three friends go to Istanbul together. There, Yanık will encounter truths about his life that he did not know before.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Kaldırım Çiçeği (1969)
Cavidan and Orhan are married, but they argue constantly. One day, Cavidan, who is very angry with Orhan, goes to her mother's house. Orhan, on the other hand, seeks solace in a nightclub. There, he meets Melek, who is singing. Melek, who falls in love with Orhan, moves into his house. Orhan's neighbors tell Cavidan about the situation. Cavidan takes action to win Orhan back. However, Orhan, caught between the two women, does not know what to do.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
What a Sweet Thing (1962)
The story of young people who are under the same roof and introduce each other with different identities.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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What are the best movies like Muhteşem Serseri?
The closest matches to Muhteşem Serseri are Saban, Son of Saban (1977), Tosun Pasha (1976) and Much Ado About Nothing (2013). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Muhteşem Serseri?
Start with Saban, Son of Saban (1977), the closest match to Muhteşem Serseri.
What is the highest-rated movie like Muhteşem Serseri?
Much Ado About Nothing (2013), rated 6.8/10 by 299 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Muhteşem Serseri?
Trouble Man (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
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