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10 Best Movies Like What's in a Name

If you loved What's in a Name, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Le Prénom : la pièce de théâtre

Le Prénom : la pièce de théâtre

2012★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What's in a Name for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Vincent, a triumphant forty-something, is about to become a father for the first time. Invited to dinner at the home of Élisabeth and Pierre, his sister and brother-in-law, he reun...

#2
An Italian Name

An Italian Name

2015★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What's in a Name for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Paolo is an outgoing and handsome real estate broker married to Simona, a beautiful woman from the rough outskirts of Rome who has become an author of spicy bestsellers and is preg...

#3
The Players

The Players

2012★ 4.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What's in a Name for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Eight short films explore the subject of male infidelity. Serial cheaters, Fred and Greg, spend a night on the town doing what they do best, and with absolutely no regrets. The duo...

#4
SMS

SMS

2014★ 4.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What's in a Name for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

At 9:00, Laurent receives a worrying text message. 9:01, his mobile's stolen. 9:30, his son disappears. 10:00, his house burns down. 10:15, his wife leaves him. 10:30, his company ...

#5
The Italian

The Italian

2010★ 5.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What's in a Name for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Dino Fabrizzi is the number one seller of the Maserati dealership in Nice. At 42, he arrives at a turning point in his life, the position of director is openly proposed and his com...

#6
Jaguar

Jaguar

1996★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What's in a Name for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A shaman from the South American rain forest visits France for a public relations campaign. In a hotel's elevator in Paris he meets a French good-for-nothing named Perrin he's fasc...