Movies like Die Rückkehr des Daumens (2018)
The best movies like Die Rückkehr des Daumens (2018) are Fun with Dick and Jane (1977), The Main Event (2020) and Spa Weekend (2026). If Die Rückkehr des Daumens hooked you with its comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedScooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon (2016)7.5/10 from 208 votes
- NewestSpa Weekend (2026)Released 2026
- In GermanCold Feet (2018)Also in German
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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Main Event (2020)
An 11-year-old aspiring wrestler enters a competition to become the next WWE superstar by using special powers from a magical mask.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSpa Weekend (2026)
Four lifelong friends realize that somewhere between careers, relationships, families, and everyday responsibilities, they’ve forgotten how to take care of themselves and each other. Burned out and overdue for a break, the women escape to a luxury spa retreat for an unforgettable weekend dedicated to fun, laughter, and a lot of really bad decisions.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle (1999)
The hilarious story of a restless young farm-thumb, Loke Groundrunner, and his tasty companion, Princess Bunhead, who go on an quest to combat Black Helmet Man and the Evil Thumbpire. This is the first film of the hilarious 'Thumbs!' franchise.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Ladies Man (1961)
After his girl leaves him for someone else, Herbert gets really depressed and starts searching for a job. He finally finds one in a big house which is inhabited by many, many women. Can he live in the same home with all these females?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFist Fight (2017)
When one school teacher gets the other fired, he is challenged to an after-school fight.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMen in Black (1934)
The stooges are three doctors who graduated medical school by being in it for too many years. They come across such problems as an overly chirpy nurse, a mental patient, and a combination to a safe swallowed by the hospital superintendent in the course of their attempt to get through the day.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThunderstruck (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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDriver's Ed (2026)
A group of teens hit the road in a stolen driver's ed car, racing against time to help a lovesick high school senior track down his college-freshman girlfriend and win her back.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHow to Eat Fried Worms (2006)
During the first day of his new school year, a fifth grade boy squares off against a bully and winds up accepting a dare that could change the balance of power within the class.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRicky Gervais: Mortality (2025)
Ricky Gervais tackles life, death and the state of the world in a brutally honest special that spares no topic, even his own mortality.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCold Feet (2018)
Although he actually just wanted to steal money, the crook Denis finds himself in the position of caretaking for the stroke patient Raimund. When Raimund's granddaughter Charlotte turns up, Denis has enough of it and wants to skip. But because of an huge blizzard, escape is unimaginable.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEasy Money (1983)
To inherit his mother-in-law's colossal fortune, a hard living gambling addict must change his unhealthy ways before it gets the best of him.
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 thisScooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon (2016)
When Scooby and Mystery Inc. visit an off-road racing competition, it's not long before strange events start to occur. A mysterious phantom racer, known only as Inferno, is causing chaos and is determined to sabotage the race. It's up to Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and their new driving partner, The Undertaker, to save the race and solve the mystery.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Wedding Year (2019)
A commitment-phobic 27-year old’s relationship is put to the test when she and her boyfriend attend 7 weddings in the same year.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisMr. 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Errand Boy (1961)
Paramutual Pictures wants to know where all the money is going so they hire Morty to be their spy. Morty works for Mr. Sneak and gets a job in the mail room so that he can have access to the lot. But all that Morty ever finds is that he can cause havoc no matter what he does.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHow 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCorner Gas: The Movie (2014)
It’s been a few years, and there’s still not a lot going on 40 kilometers from nowhere. But that’s all about to change as the fine folks of Dog River, Saskatchewan face their biggest crisis ever. Brent and the gang discover that the town’s been badly mismanaged, leaving residents with little choice but to pack up and leave. As residents make one last rally to save Dog River as they know it, they discover a devious plan by a corporate chain that would change life for Dog Riverites forever.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBeautiful Wrestler: Down for the Count (1984)
Two good friends entering different women's colleges, joining the wrestling club, and fighting as rivals.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
TJPW Grand Princess '24 (2024)
Grand Princess '24 was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW), held on March 31, 2024 at Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. In the main event, Miyu Yamashita defended the Princess of Princess Championship against Miu Watanabe.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
DDT Change Age 2026 ~Extraordinary Zenkai Power~ (2026)
Change Age 2026 ~Extraordinary Zenkai Power~ was a professional wrestling event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling, held on April 5, 2026 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. It featured a retirement ceremony for long-time star and former KO-D Openweight Champion Kazusada Higuchi, and the remaining members of his Harimao stable competed together one last time in the main event.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Walk Like a Panther (2018)
A group of 1980s wrestlers are forced to don the lycra once last time when their beloved local pub is threatened with closure.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Prominence Risa Sera's Retirement ~ Soen Banjo (2026)
Prominence Risa Sera's Retirement ~ Soen Banjo was a professional wrestling event promoted by Prominence, held on January 12, 2026, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. It served as Prominence founder and modern joshi legend Risa Sera's retirement from professional wrestling, with her facing long-time ally Suzu Suzuki in the main event.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
The Marks (2025)
The daughter of a pro-wrestling legend operates a backyard wrestling organization called, "Mosh Pitt Wrestling Association" out of her granny's backyard in this irreverent comedy.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
WrestleCon: Mark Hitchcock Memorial Supershow 2026 (2026)
Mark Hitchcock Memorial SuperShow 2026 was an annual supershow promoted by WrestleCon that took place on April 16, 2026, at Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Named in honor of wrestling photographer and historian Mark Hitchcock for his contributions to documenting and preserving professional wrestling history, the event serves as WrestleCon’s flagship independent supershow during WrestleMania weekend. The show was headlined by JetSpeed (Kevin Knight & Mike Bailey) and Michael Oku vs. The Demand (Bishop Kaun, Ricochet & Toa Liona) in a six-man tag team match.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
...All the Marbles (1981)
A two-bit promoter tries to take a women's wrestling team to the top.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMutant Aliens (2002)
An unlikely crew – an astronaut, his intrepid daughter, and a quintet of sympathetic, albeit violent, alien creatures – seek revenge against a space industry baron.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
TJPW Home Cheer Home ~Mifu Ashida's Homecoming Show~ (2026)
TJPW Home Cheer Home ~Mifu Ashida's Homecoming Show~ was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW). It was held on April 4, 2026 at Fukuchiyama Sandan-ike Park Gymnasium in Fukuchiyama, Kyōto, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Die Rückkehr des Daumens?
The closest matches to Die Rückkehr des Daumens are Fun with Dick and Jane (1977), The Main Event (2020) and Spa Weekend (2026). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Die Rückkehr des Daumens?
Start with Fun with Dick and Jane (1977), the closest match to Die Rückkehr des Daumens.
What is the highest-rated movie like Die Rückkehr des Daumens?
Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon (2016), rated 7.5/10 by 208 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Die Rückkehr des Daumens?
Spa Weekend (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there German movies like Die Rückkehr des Daumens?
Yes: Cold Feet (2018).
How are movies similar to Die Rückkehr des Daumens chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Die Rückkehr des Daumens, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.