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10 Best Movies Like The Big Idea

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

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#1
Silent Movie

Silent Movie

1976★ 6.5

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

Aspiring filmmakers Mel Funn, Marty Eggs and Dom Bell go to a financially troubled studio with an idea for a silent movie. In an effort to make the movie more marketable, they atte...

#2
Behind the Screen

Behind the Screen

1916★ 6.5

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

During the troubled shooting of several movies, David, the prop man's assistant, meets an aspiring actress who tries to find work in the studio. Things get messy when the stagehand...

#3
Stardust Memories

Stardust Memories

1980★ 6.9

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

While attending a retrospect of his work, a filmmaker recalls his life and his loves: the inspirations for his films....

#4
Show People

Show People

1928★ 7.1

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

Hollywood hopeful Peggy Pepper arrives at a major studio, from Georgia, to become a great dramatic star. Things don't go entirely according to plan....

#5
Elvis

Elvis

2022★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Big Idea for fans of Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The life story of Elvis Presley as seen through the complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker....

#6
In Good Company

In Good Company

2004★ 6.1

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

Dan Foreman is a seasoned advertisement sales executive at a high-ranking publication when a corporate takeover results in him being placed under naive supervisor Carter Duryea, wh...

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