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10 Best Movies Like Running Mates

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

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#1
Class Rank

Class Rank

2017★ 6.9

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

Two high school misfits join forces in an attempt to overtake the local school board. Guided by their families, they enter the perilous word of politics and, in the process, learn ...

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About Alex

About Alex

2014★ 6.1

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

When a group of old college friends reunite over a long weekend after one of them attempts suicide, old crushes and resentments shine light on their life decisions, and ultimately ...

#3
Fun with Dick and Jane

Fun with Dick and Jane

1977★ 6.5

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

When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation....

#4
Somewhere in Queens

Somewhere in Queens

2023★ 6.2

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

Leo and Angela Russo live a simple life in Queens, surrounded by their overbearing Italian-American family. When their son finds success on his high school basketball team, Leo tea...

#5
SubUrbia

SubUrbia

1997★ 6.2

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

A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults....

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The Air Up There

The Air Up There

1994★ 6.2

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

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 basketb...

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