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10 Best Movies Like The Assignment

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

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#1
The Kissing Booth

The Kissing Booth

2018★ 7.2

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

When teenager Elle's first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school, she risks her relationship with her best friend....

#2
Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Assignment 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
Sidelined: The QB and Me

Sidelined: The QB and Me

2025★ 6.2

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

Dallas, a burdened but headstrong dancer, is determined to get into the best dance school in the country—her late mother’s alma mater. However, that dream is suddenly derailed when...

#4
How to Eat Fried Worms

How to Eat Fried Worms

2006★ 6.2

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

During the first day of his new school year, a fifth grade boy squares off against a bully and winds up accepting a dare that could change the balance of power within the class....

#5
Watching the Detectives

Watching the Detectives

2007★ 6.3

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

Neil, a self-proclaimed film geek and owner of Gumshoe video, has always been content to live vicariously through his favorite films noir. But when he meets Violet, a real-life fem...

#6
Good Advice

Good Advice

2001★ 5.8

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

An investment banker loses everything and must discover what's really important in life....

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