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10 Best Movies Like The Bright Side

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

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#1
Funny People

Funny People

2009★ 5.9

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

Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing George to reevaluate his prioriti...

#2
SubUrbia

SubUrbia

1997★ 6.2

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

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

#3
About Alex

About Alex

2014★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Bright Side for fans of Comedy & Drama. 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 ...

#4
Is This Thing On?

Is This Thing On?

2025★ 6.5

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

As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made fo...

#5
Standing Up, Falling Down

Standing Up, Falling Down

2020★ 6.3

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

An unlikely friendship kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A. — forced to move back home to Eastern Long Island with his tail between his legs — and a tragically ...

#6
CQ

CQ

2001★ 5.9

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

A young filmmaker in 1960s Paris juggles directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle, directing his own personal art film, coping with his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and a n...

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