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10 Best Movies Like Penrod and Sam

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

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#1
Killing Bono

Killing Bono

2011★ 6.2

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

The true story of Neil and Ivan McCormick, two Irish brothers who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their high school friends U2 become the biggest band in the w...

#2
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2

2011★ 5.9

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

Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents Papi and Chloe upside down when their rambunctious, mischievous puppies present one challenge after another. But when the...

#3
Why Him?

Why Him?

2016★ 6.4

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

A dad forms a bitter rivalry with his daughter's young rich boyfriend....

#4
...All the Marbles

...All the Marbles

1981★ 6.1

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

A two-bit promoter tries to take a women's wrestling team to the top....

#5
A Dog Year

A Dog Year

2009★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Penrod and Sam 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...

#6
How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog

How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog

2002★ 5.9

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

The story of Peter McGowan, a chain-smoking, impotent, insomniac playwright who lives in Los Angeles. Once very successful, he is now in the tenth year of a decade-long string of p...

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