Here are Cinephile Corner’s 10 recommendations for movies like The Breadwinner:
The Dink
Whether you (or I) like it or not, pickleball was always destined to get its own movie. It’s become one of the fastest-growing sports in America, seemingly occupying every empty tennis court in the country over the last few years, so it was really only a matter of time before Hollywood shamelessly decided to capitalize on the trend. The Dink embraces that premise with exactly the amount of sincerity you’d expect, delivering a family-friendly sports comedy that occasionally lands some genuinely funny jokes, even if it never really figures out what it wants to be beyond the pickleball movie.
Roommates
You could certainly do way worse when it comes to straight-to-streaming teenage comedies than Happy Madison’s latest Netflix release Roommates, Sadie Sandler’s first turn as a starring actress in a feature film following smaller roles and cameos in a handful of her father Adam Sandler’s movies over the last few years. Both Sadie and Sunny Sandler have had their shots at Netflix projects in recent years, and the results, while still leaning into cameos and low-hanging jokes that I usually roll my eyes at in both Netflix and Happy Madison movies, have been rather promising.
Friendship
Friendship is one of the more unique comedies of 2025—a weird, squirm-inducing, unexpectedly affecting film that feels true to its title in all the worst (and best) ways. It’s another feather in A24’s cap for championing daring, off-kilter voices in comedy. If you’re in tune with Tim Robinson’s specific wavelength, it’s a must-watch.
Nonnas
Nonnas is a reminder that charm, good casting, and a touch of sincerity can elevate a standard script into something enjoyable, if not exactly essential. It’s not destined for rewatchability or critical acclaim, but for a streaming comedy in 2025, that’s probably enough.
Goodrich
Goodrich is the kind of mid-budget adult drama that feels increasingly rare in today’s film landscape. Once a staple of the box office, movies like this now struggle to find an audience, often landing as overlooked streaming releases rather than getting a fair shot in theaters. It’s a shame because, while Goodrich isn’t a revelation, it’s a solid, well-acted film that relies on the strength of its cast—especially Michael Keaton—to elevate its familiar premise.
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
I had a really great time with Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass. It’s one of the very best comedies I’ve seen this decade, and while I don’t know if every individual joke is going to stick with me forever, the sheer consistency of the comedic performances and the genius of the central premise carried me through almost everything. Zoey Deutch is fantastic, Ben Wang is hilarious, the supporting cast is stacked, and David Wain clearly came back with something to prove.
Read our full review of Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
Fly Me to the Moon
Rumor has it that Apple is stepping away from theatrical releases for their original movies, and the lukewarm reception of Greg Berlanti‘s Fly Me to the Moon may be a big reason why. Starring Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson, this romantic comedy set against the backdrop of the U.S.-Soviet space race seemed poised for success. It had all the ingredients for a financial hit: big stars, a pastiche-heavy style, and the kind of premise that could benefit from strong word-of-mouth. Yet, it never gained traction.
The Royal Tenenbaums
The Royal Tenenbaums not only stands as one of Wes Anderson’s best movies of his career, but also a defining work of the independent filmmaking scene in the early 2000s. It’s dripping with color and visual intensity, masking a story with deep themes of broken families.
Snack Shack
Snack Shack is an uncomplicated good time, anchored by two excellent and innocent performances by Conor Sherry and Gabriel LaBelle as 14-year-olds A.J. and Moose, respectively. Director Adam Rehmeier flexes his ability to tap into the mind of today’s youth and deliver a movie that is laugh out loud funny with a charming, heartfelt story.
Self Reliance
You’d expect nothing more than the cringy, nightmare fueled descent into madness that Jake Johnson delivers in his directorial debut Self Reliance, which also stars the New Girl mainstay and Spider-Verse voice actor as a disillusioned man named Tommy, who receives an invitation to play a dark web reality TV show game to win a million dollars.
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