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Movies like Riff: The Ghost of Christmas Present

The best movies like Riff: The Ghost of Christmas Present are Sextuplets (2019), No Time for Sergeants (1958) and Thunderstruck (2012). If Riff: The Ghost of Christmas Present hooked you with its comedy, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Sextuplets (2019)

    Father-to-be Alan is shocked to learn that he was born a sextuplet. With his newfound brother Russell riding shotgun, the duo sets out on a hilarious journey to reunite with their remaining long-lost siblings.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  2. No Time for Sergeants (1958)

    Georgia farm boy Will Stockdale is about to bust with pride. He’s been drafted. Will’s ready. But is Uncle Sam ready for Will?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  3. 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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  4. Easy 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

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  5. Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke (2021)

    The Beecroft family are ready to spend all of Chief Daddy's inheritance, but not if the CEO of his company has anything to do with it.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  6. Cadet Kelly (2002)

    Hyperactive teenager Kelly is enrolled into a military school when her new stepfather becomes the Commandant. At first she has problems fitting in and taking orders until she tries out for the drill team.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  7. The 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

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  8. How 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

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  9. Recess: All Growed Down (2003)

    T.J. and The Recess Gang are kidnapped by the Third Street School's kindergartners, who are in turn being bullied by a new kid in their class.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  10. Dennis the Menace (1993)

    Mr. Wilson's ever-present annoyance comes in the form of one mischievous kid named Dennis. But he'll need Dennis's tricks to uncover a collection of gold coins that go missing when a shady drifter named Switchblade Sam comes to town.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  11. Chris Rock: Selective Outrage (2023)

    Chris Rock delivers an electric stand-up set on non-racist yoga pants, spoiling his kids, the Kardashians and his thoughts on the Will Smith fiasco.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  12. I 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

  13. Anuvahood (2011)

    Kenneth (who likes to call himself Kay) begins to realise he's just another wannabe bad boy... even less than a loser in fact. After quitting his job at Laimsbury's, Kay vows to become a respected gangster... or cry trying. A pulls-no-punches, coming-of-age story, centering on one directionless hopeless "shotter", who finds his true worth in the face of urban adversity.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  14. Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024)

    Jimmy Carr refutes the idea that you can't joke about anything these days with his edgy takes on gun control, religion, cancel culture and consent.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  15. The F**k-It List (2020)

    After a prank blows up a studious high school senior's life, he shares a list of certain things he wishes he'd done differently — and maybe still can.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  16. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)

    Wimpy Greg Heffley, now in seventh grade, thinks he has it all together. He has mastered middle school and gotten rid of the Cheese Touch. However, Greg's older brother, Rodrick, is itching to cut him down to size. He gets the perfect opportunity when their mother tries to force the boys to bond. Rodrick may be Greg's chief tormentor, but he feels his constant pranks are just what his little brother needs to prepare him for life's hard knocks.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  17. Switched (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

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  18. Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008)

    An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  19. Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave (2020)

    It’s summer again, and everyone’s favorite Junior Rescuers, The Flounders, are back at Tower 2. With the International Junior Rescue Championships headed to Southern California, the eyes of the entire planet are on Malibu Beach. But when Team USA falls victim to a bout of food poisoning, it’s up to Tyler, Dylan, Eric, Lizzie and Gina to represent their country in the world's most extreme lifeguard challenge!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  20. Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2013)

    86-year-old Irving Zisman is on a journey across America with the most unlikely companion: his 8 year-old grandson, Billy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Riff: The Ghost of Christmas Present?

The closest matches to Riff: The Ghost of Christmas Present are Sextuplets (2019), No Time for Sergeants (1958) and Thunderstruck (2012). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Riff: The Ghost of Christmas Present?

Start with Sextuplets (2019), the closest match to Riff: The Ghost of Christmas Present.

What is the highest-rated movie like Riff: The Ghost of Christmas Present?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011), rated 6.7/10 by 1,322 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Riff: The Ghost of Christmas Present?

Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Riff: The Ghost of Christmas Present?

Yes: Sextuplets (2019), No Time for Sergeants (1958) and Thunderstruck (2012).

How are movies similar to Riff: The Ghost of Christmas Present chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Riff: The Ghost of Christmas Present, 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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