Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like How to Be

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

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#1
The Middle Man

The Middle Man

2021★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How to Be for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Frank Farrelli takes on the job as a middle man in the God-forsaken town of Karmack, USA, a community in a depression so deep that they need a middle man to professionally communic...

#2
A Dog Year

A Dog Year

2009★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How to Be for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends hi...

#3
Is This Thing On?

Is This Thing On?

2025★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How to Be for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made fo...

#4
It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family

2003★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How to Be for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

This is the story of a dysfunctional New York family, and their attempts to reconcile...

#5
Don't Think Twice

Don't Think Twice

2016★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How to Be for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An improv group deals with several crises, including the loss of their lease and one member hitting the big time....

#6
Wild Oats

Wild Oats

2016★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How to Be for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Everything changes for Eva when she receives an insurance settlement check accidentally made out for $5,000,000 instead of the expected $50,000. She and her best friend take the mo...

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