Movies Similar to Doug Stanhope: Deadbeat Hero

Notting Hill(1999)

London bookstore owner William Thacker's quiet life turns upside down when a chance encounter with famous actress Anna Scott sparks an unlikely romance challenged by their vastly different worlds.

7.3

Back to the Present(2021)

While he is speaking on the phone with a member of his staff, Filippo has a severe headache and faints. As soon as he regains consciousness, he calls his friend Pippo for help and asks him to invite the group of old friends to join, too. Little by little the four friends remind him of happy moments shared in the past and Filippo gradually manages to remember with their help….But something unhappy comes back to their mind….

6.2

The Apartment(1960)

Bud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to climb the corporate ladder. He lends out his apartment to the executives as a place to take their mistresses. Although he often has to deal with the aftermath of their visits, one night he's left with a major problem to solve.

8.2

Bogo the Clown(2017)

Bogo, a self-deprecating stand-up comedian, struggles to find happiness in a life where his only value seems to be making other people laugh.

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Chocolat(2000)

A mother and daughter move to a small French town where they open a chocolate shop. The town, religious and morally strict, is against them, as they represent free-thinking and indulgence. When a group of gypsies arrive by riverboat, the Mayor's prejudices lead to a crisis.

7.0

Mama, I'm in Love with Pamela Anderson(2023)

When single mother Maria discovers her seven-year-old son José has fallen in love with Pamela Anderson, she summons all her powers of invention to ensure Pamela responds.

0.0

Maiden's Cheek(1959)

Young teacher Floras arrives to teach a class at a girls’ high school in Athens. His students, daughters of rich Athenian families, are very spoilt making his and the other teachers work difficult. When he starts implementing discipline in his class, the girls use every means to get rid of him. But the most undisciplined, Lisa Papastavrou, falls in love with him.

7.0

Masquerade(2000)

After moving to LA, a young woman starts a romance with a man she met on the internet. Trouble brews when she discovers that a friend also is attracted to him.

10.0

Bill Engvall: Here's Your Sign, It's Finally Time My Last Show(2023)

Grammy nominated and platinum selling recording artist Bill Engvall is taking a bow. The renown comedian is entertaining audiences for a final time in his last standup special.

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Proverbial Luck(2016)

Historical idioms garnish our language but are often hard to translate. This comedy helps to illustrate them and tells the story of two Austrian neighbours, who become enamoured. “Foam-beater" (boaster) Hanspeter throws an eye after an addleheaded Annemarie, but she just "shows him the bird" (indicates that he is chuckoo). He must "jump over his shadow" (take the plunge) and get a foot in her door. Amusement for proverb fans who love to make whoopee, gaze into the pale blue yonder, or get to the point.

10.0

Lover Come Back(1961)

Jerry Webster and Carol Templeton are rival Madison Avenue advertising executives who each dislike each other’s methods. After he steals a client out from under her cute little nose, revenge prompts her to infiltrate his secret "VIP" campaign in order to persuade the mystery product’s scientist to switch to her firm.

6.9

I Hate Luv Storys(2010)

Simran loves love stories, with her ideal job and perfect boyfriend, she lives a blissful and dreamy life. However, things are rudely interrupted by Jay's cynicism on sentimentality.

5.9

Another Christmas(2022)

Kelly Brooks is an elementary schoolteacher who gave up on love during the holiday season until her childhood friend Andrew a professional baseball player returns home to win Kelly's heart for Christmas.

4.0

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Precious Daughter(1956)

Precious Daughter follows the couple's story even after their marriage. With the help of her caring mother, rich girl who is mute manages to marry the man of her dreams. However, their marriage soon runs into difficulties because of her inability to please her demanding sister-in-law. While the heroine regaining her voice leads to catastrophe for the hero in the original play, the two films celebrate the return of their heroines' voices with song and dance – thanks to the popularity of musicals at the time.

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Four Christmases(2008)

Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust -- big time. Stuck at the city airport after all departing flights are canceled, the couple is embarrassed to see their ruse exposed to the world by an overzealous television reporter. Now, Brad and Kate are left with precious little choice other than to swallow their pride and suffer the rounds.

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D.C. Pierson: D.C. Pierson Is Bad At Girls - A Storytelling Show(2013)

Debut feature-length stand-up comedy special from comedian DC Pierson. Filmed at Echoes Under Sunset in scenic Echo Park, Los Angeles.

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2 Days in Paris(2007)

Marion and Jack try to rekindle their relationship with a visit to Paris, home of Marion's parents — and several of her ex-boyfriends.

6.2

Man on the Moon(1999)

The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.

7.2

In Good Company(2004)

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, who is half his age. Matters are made worse when Dan's new supervisor becomes romantically involved with his daughter an 18 year-old college student Alex.

6.0

Fools Rush In(1997)

After a one night stand with Alex, Isabel realizes that she is pregnant and they decide to get married. However, along with the marriage comes compromise of one's own cultural traditions.

6.5