Movies Similar to The Rich, the Pauper and the Butler

Ammutta Muddica al Cinema(2013)

Film adaptation of the theatrical show Ammutta muddica performed by the trio composed of Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo. The protagonist of the various sketches is the common everyday life, full of bizarre characters and comic situations.

Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties(2006)

Jon and Garfield visit the United Kingdom, where a case of mistaken cat identity finds Garfield ruling over a castle. His reign is soon jeopardized by the nefarious Lord Dargis, who has designs on the estate.

The Cosmos on the Commode(2008)

Four comedic episodes framed within the story of a tyrannical Zen master and his two hapless disciples.

Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper(2004)

In her first animated musical featuring seven original songs, Barbie comes to life in this modern re-telling of a classic tale of mistaken identity and the power of friendship. Based on the story by Mark Twain.

The Legend of Al, John and Jack(2002)

Hapless Depression-era gangsters Al, John and Jack find out their boss wants to get rid of them and come up with a plan to sell him to the FBI, but Al's short-term memory loss could make it difficult.

Three Men and a Leg(1997)

Friends Aldo, Giovanni, and Giacomo travel from north to south for Giacomo's wedding: the father of the bride, a tyrannical rich man who is both their boss and father-in-law—since Aldo and Giovanni have also married into the family—has entrusted them with a costly piece of modern art, one that looks just like a rather unremarkable wooden leg.

Yoyo(1965)

The story follows the son of a millionaire from the 1920s to the 1960s. After losing his fortune in the stock-exchange crash, he teams up with an equestrienne and becomes a circus clown.

The Santa Claus Gang(2010)

On Christmas Eve, three friends dressed as Santa Claus are arrested in what looks like an attempted burglary and charged with being the infamous "Santa Claus Gang". While trying to prove their innocence to the police, the trio explains why they found themselves in such a strange situation...

Ask Me If I'm Happy(2000)

Aspiring thespians Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo work dead-end jobs while nurturing the dream of staging their production of Cyrano de Bergerac, but love for the same lady will tear their friendship apart. Three years later, Giovanni and Giacomo reunite after learning that Aldo is dying.

Un filo intorno al mondo(2006)

During world war two, two illetterate farmers from the north Italy, father and son, ask a shrewd postman to help them read the letter sent by the son (granson) from the russian war front. At night, they invent a way to send the soldier a pair of new shoes. Surprise ending...

Anplagghed al Cinema(2006)

A queue at the ATM machine, a displaced family after a seismic shock that has half-washed their home, a tour within an art gallery, moments of everyday life that become the cues for the emergence of comic, farce, paradoxical situations – trademarks of one of the most successful Italian comic groups.

Have You Met Claudia?(2004)

Claudia is married with Giovanni, a rather dull type. Meek Giacomo is happily divorced, until he meets her. Aldo is a colorful cabbie with whom she had an affair. Who'll win her heart?

Pur Purr Rid!(2008)

Tel chi el telùn(1999)

A comedy show.

Escape From Reuma Park(2016)

Old and forgotten, comedian Aldo is brought by his sons into a nursing home called Reuma Park where he finds his old friends and partners Giovanni and Giacomo.

Here Comes Cookie(1935)

A scatterbrained heiress opens her home to a succession of unemployed actors and vaudeville performers, then decides to produce her own show, much to the consternation of her father, her sister and her sister's boyfriend, who is actually after the young girl's money.

Scappo a casa(2019)

Michele is a superficial man with nothing but contempt for other people and who lives only to show off his wealth on social media, until he finds himself mistaken for a North African immigrant in Eastern Europe and deported.

I could have been offended!(2001)

Live stage recording of the stand-up comedy show, with sketches and videos of old skits from 'Mai dire Gol'.

I Hate Summer(2020)

Three families end up in the same rented house. Throughout the summer, they become friends and rediscover how to enjoy life.

“The Shorts” by Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo(1996)

I Corti ("Shorts") by Aldo, Giovanni & Giacomo was the first stage show of the comedy trio, with the participation of Marina Massironi. It was recorded live at the Teatro Nuovo in Ferrara on 28 and 29 March 1996. Produced by Agidi, with the theatre direction of Arturo Brachetti.