Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Happy Birthday

If you loved Happy Birthday, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Kidnapping, Caucasian Style

Kidnapping, Caucasian Style

1967★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Birthday for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Shurik, a kind but naïve ethnography student, falls in love with the intelligent, athletic and beautiful All-Union Leninist Young Communist League member Nina. He has a rival in th...

#2
Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Birthday for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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 imp...

#3
Roll Bounce

Roll Bounce

2005★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Birthday for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In the summer of 1978, a teenager and his group of friends face new challenges when their neighborhood roller-skating rink closes, forcing them to visit a different rink....

#4
Son of a Rich

Son of a Rich

2019★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Birthday for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Grigory, born into an oligarch family, is so spoiled that he believes he's above the law. When he faces jail, his father decides to 'rehabilitate' his son. An abandoned village is ...

#5
Real Women Have Curves

Real Women Have Curves

2002★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Birthday for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In East Los Angeles, an 18-year-old struggles between her ambitions of going to college and the desires of her domineering mother for her to get married, have children, and oversee...

#6
Cadet Kelly

Cadet Kelly

2002★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Birthday for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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...

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