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10 Best Movies Like Merv

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

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#1
Starting Over

Starting Over

1979★ 6.3

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

After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher....

#2
Puppy Love

Puppy Love

2023★ 7.0

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

After a disastrous first date, wild-child Nicole and socially-anxious Max vow to lose each other’s numbers until they learn that their dogs found a love match, and now puppies are ...

#3
Four Christmases

Four Christmases

2008★ 5.8

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

Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust -- big time. Stuck at the c...

#4
Next Stop Wonderland

Next Stop Wonderland

1998★ 5.9

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

Dumped by her loser boyfriend, Erin's love life hits rock bottom when her overbearing mother places an embarrassing ad in the "personals" section of a local newspaper on her behalf...

#5
A Merry Little Ex-Mas

A Merry Little Ex-Mas

2025★ 6.1

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

Recently separated, Kate hopes to celebrate one last perfect family Christmas with her soon-to-be ex-husband Everett and their kids before their divorce is final and the house is s...

#6
The Dog Problem

The Dog Problem

2006★ 5.8

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

In the film, Solo is a down-on-his-luck writer who is encouraged by his psychiatrist to get a dog. Solo meets his love interest, who he assumes to be a dog owner when meeting her a...

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