Movies like Bülbül Ailesi (1976)
The best movies like Bülbül Ailesi (1976) are Kaçma Birader (2016), The Stupid Millionaire (1974) and The Foster Brothers (1976). If Bülbül Ailesi 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 ratedThe Willoughbys (2020)7.1/10 from 1,037 votes
- NewestI Love My Dad (2022)Released 2022
Kaçma 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 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 thisThe Foster Brothers (1976)
Saban, Ramazan and Bayram are sailors in an Ottoman Navy and Hüsamettin is their commander. Hüsamettin's aide Ramazan, Saban who is foster son of Hüsamettin's sister and Bayram who is married to Hüsamettin's niece stays at Hüsamettin's family residence. Hüsamettin's sister thinks Ramazan is her foster son Saban when she realizes her mistake she introduces Ramazan to her brother as her son in law Bayram since she was afraid of Hüsamettin's short-tempered character. Things get complicated when real Saban and Bayram come to the residence. Now Saban has to be Ramazan and Bayram has to be Saban. Meanwhile, a gulyabani (a ghoul from Turkish folklore) haunts the residence.
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 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 thisThe Postman (1984)
Sevtap and Adem, the postman in the neighborhood, are in love with each other. Sevtap remained single until the age of 30 because no one liked her, so she is still a virgin and has settled for Adem. However, there is someone who opposes this love, her older brother Latif, who was raised in German culture but can be described as a complete fool. One day, Sevtap and Adem send a telegram from Sevtap's father's mouth to convince him to accept the situation. After this telegram, wedding preparations begin. However, during this time, Latif returns permanently from Germany to Turkey, and the truth about the couple is revealed. Latif opposes the marriage at any cost, even if it means harming Adem. Later, despite his reservations, he accepts the marriage and fulfills Adem's every request.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSaban, 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 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 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 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 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 thisDavaro (1981)
Memo returns from Germany to get married with his love but his fathers killer Sulo is being released from jail. As a village rule he has to get revenge for his fahter or he can not get married but he doesn't want to kill so they stage a fake death with Sulo and after that his luck runs out.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies 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 thisNeşeli Günler (1978)
Years after a divorce divides their family in half, six siblings encounter each other by chance and try to get their parents back together.
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 thisÇarıklı Milyoner (1983)
Hilmi Tok is a billionaire businessman. He dies one day while driving his own car. His real estate assets goes his son Bayram.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Air Up There (1994)
Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy glimpsed in a home movie. But Saleh is the chief's son and has responsibilities at home, since the tribe's land is threatened by a mining company with its own hotshot basketball team.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAdventures in Public School (2018)
A socially-awkward, home-schooled kid forces his way into public school against his suffocating, but loving, mother's wishes.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Willoughbys (2020)
When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTrouble on Wheels (2015)
After the death of his wife and father, Kudret, who has always lived by the book, decides to go on a road trip to save a girl.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKüçük Hanımın Şoförü (1970)
Ömer is the extravagant son of a wealthy family. His grandmother prepares a will in order to put an end to her grandson's wastefulness. According to the will, Ömer will only be able to inherit his fortune on one condition: that he work for a year in a job that will teach him about life. Following his grandmother's unexpected death, Ömer begins working as a driver for a wealthy family. However, his relationship with the family's young daughter, Neriman, will take on a different dimension over time.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Fıstık Gibi (1970)
Fikri and Naci are musicians. One plays the accordion, the other the darbuka. One day, Selim and his men raid the nightclub where they are performing. They kill Sülük Niyazi and everyone else in the nightclub. Fikri and Naci manage to escape from Selim and his men. They join the entourage of a girls' orchestra that is traveling to Kuşadası to perform at a hotel, disguised as women. This desperate measure they take to save their lives will lead to trouble.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Salak Bacılar (1975)
Keramettin Mirzani's lawyer, Mahmut Ceyyah, comes to Istanbul and tells Lawyer Zeki to inform the heirs. One of the heirs is named Gülsüm Bacılar. However, Gülsüm Bacılar, who lived in the village, passed away years ago. Gülsüm Bacılar's four daughters and one son-in-law come to Istanbul to collect their share of the money. Another heir, Memduh Bey, agrees with Lawyer Zeki to also take Gülsüm Bacılar's share. Osman, the fiancé of Sümbül, one of Gülsüm Bacılar's daughters, will understand the situation, and the truth will come to light.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Zoraki Milyoner (1962)
The story of a millionaire on the run from his enemies and a young man who looks like him. Events begin when two people, one a millionaire and the other a poor man, who look like twins, swap places.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Berduş (1969)
Kemal and Nuri are two friends who make a living as street vendors. They live together in a house they rent from Mrs. Mualla. The two friends' business is not going well. Their customers are not satisfied with their goods. On top of that, they are in trouble with the police. They cannot pay the rent because they cannot make ends meet. Moreover, they now need even more money. They have become friends with two cousins they rescued from drowning. Nermin and her cousin are impressed by Kemal and Nuri’s sincerity. Their friendship is growing. The two friends are too ashamed to mention their financial difficulties, so they don’t let it show. However, things are getting increasingly complicated.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Nöri Kantar Ailesi (1975)
Nuri Kantar lives a happy life with his wife and relatives. He is the chairman of the board of directors of his company. Kuşkonmazoğlu is a member of the board of directors and a partner in the company. Due to a mix-up caused by their similar names, Nuri Kantar is believed to have died. Taking advantage of the situation, Nuri Kantar hides himself to observe what will happen after his death. Kuşkonmazoğlu attempts to defraud the company in Nuri Kantar's absence. When Nuri Kantar, who has been quietly observing the events, emerges, everything will come to light.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Sevgili Hocam (1972)
Mehmet Kumru is a literature teacher at a private school. Mehmet, who is naive, is expelled from school because he has difficulty controlling his class. At this point, he receives a job offer. Leyla, the young and beautiful daughter of a wealthy man who lives in a mansion, has failed her literature class. Leyla dreams of becoming a singer. However, her father is opposed to Leyla's plans to become a singer. Mehmet Kumru is hired to teach both literature and music at the mansion. The father's true intention is to distract Leyla and dissuade her from pursuing a career on stage. However, Leyla will use Mehmet for her own purposes.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Balıkçı Osman (1973)
Osman lives with his mother. His only dream is to buy a boat, earn more money from fishing, and marry Mualla. His older brother Zekeriya, who is involved in shady business, is wealthy but does not help them. Osman goes to his brother's place to improve his mother's living conditions and overhears a secret conversation. His brother is planning to rob singer Meral. Osman decides to protect Meral at any cost.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Yırtık Niyazi (1971)
Niyazi and Sansar live a poor life in a boarding house. The boarding house owner, Binnaz, brings Gül, whom she met in prison, to live at the boarding house. Gül and Niyazi fall in love with each other. One day, Gül, who is singing at a nightclub, catches Tanju's attention. Tanju offers Gül a position as a lead singer. This incident will cause a rift between Gül and Niyazi.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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What are the best movies like Bülbül Ailesi?
The closest matches to Bülbül Ailesi are Kaçma Birader (2016), The Stupid Millionaire (1974) and The Foster Brothers (1976). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Bülbül Ailesi?
Start with Kaçma Birader (2016), the closest match to Bülbül Ailesi.
What is the highest-rated movie like Bülbül Ailesi?
The Willoughbys (2020), rated 7.1/10 by 1,037 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Bülbül Ailesi?
I Love My Dad (2022) is the most recent release on this list.
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