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10 Best Movies Like This Is Happening

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

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#1
CQ

CQ

2001★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to This Is Happening for fans of Drama & Comedy. 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...

#2
Almost Friends

Almost Friends

2017★ 6.3

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

A man in his mid-20s, still living at home with his mother and stepfather, puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a s...

#3
Family Weekend

Family Weekend

2013★ 6.3

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

A 16-year-old girl takes her parents hostage after they miss her big jump-roping competition....

#4
Somewhere in Queens

Somewhere in Queens

2023★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to This Is Happening for fans of Drama & 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
Don't Think Twice

Don't Think Twice

2016★ 6.4

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

An improv group deals with several crises, including the loss of their lease and one member hitting the big time....

#6
My Own Love Song

My Own Love Song

2010★ 6.2

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

A wheelchair-bound singer and her best friend embark on a roadtrip to Memphis....

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