20 best movies like Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2011)

List of the best movies like Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2011): Funny People, When Harry Met Sally..., Mr. Church, Safety Not Guaranteed, Terri, Ashby, Ruby Sparks, Le Havre, The Big Sick, Broken Flowers.

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Markimdb: 6.3
Genrecomedy, drama
CountryUSA
Duration02:26

    Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing George to reevaluate his priorities with a little help from aspiring stand-up comic Ira.

    Markimdb: 7.7
    Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:36

    During their travels from Chicago to New York, Harry and Sally Will debate whether or not sex ruins a perfect relationship between a man and a woman. Eleven years later, and they're still no closer to finding the answer.

    Markimdb: 7.6
    Genrecomedy, drama
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:35

    A unique friendship develops when a little girl and her dying mother inherit a cook - Mr. Church. What begins as an arrangement that should only last six months, instead spans fifteen years.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:25

    Three magazine employees head out on an assignment to interview a guy who placed a classified ad seeking a companion for time travel.

    Markimdb: 6.5
    Genrecomedy, drama
    CountryUSA

    Terri, a pajama-clad, disaffected high school student learns how to engage the world with the help of Mr. Fitzgerald, his assistant principal.

    Markimdb: 6.4
    Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, crime
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:24

    When new kid in town Ed Wallis is given an assignment to interview an older person, he turns to his mysterious neighbor, Ashby Holt for help. That new connection leads to unexpected journeys for both of them, as Ashby – who turns out to be a retired CIA assassin – deals with a terminal prognosis, and Ed deals with adjusting to life with his newly single mom and developing relationship with a brainy classmate, Eloise.

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:44

      Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryFinland, France, Germany
      Duration01:33

      Marcel Marx, a former bohemian and struggling author, has given up his literary ambitions and relocated to the port city Le Havre. He leads a simple life based around his wife Arletty, his favourite bar and his not too profitable profession as a shoeshiner. As Arletty suddenly becomes seriously ill, Marcel's path crosses with an underage illegal immigrant from Africa, who needs Marcel's help to hide from the police.

      Markimdb: 7.5
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:33

      Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, detective
      CountryFrance, USA
      Duration01:46

      As the devoutly single Don Johnston is dumped by his latest girlfriend, he receives an anonymous pink letter informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:47

      On a flight from Los Angeles to New York, Oliver and Emily make a connection, only to decide that they are poorly suited to be together. Over the next seven years, however, they are reunited time and time again, they go from being acquaintances to close friends to ... lovers?

      Markimdb: 6.4
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:30

      Everybody has the sibling who is always just a little bit behind the curve when it comes to getting his life together. For sisters Liz, Miranda and Natalie, that person is their perennially upbeat brother Ned, an erstwhile organic farmer whose willingness to rely on the honesty of mankind is a less-than-optimum strategy for a tidy, trouble-free existence. Ned may be utterly lacking in common sense, but he is their brother and so, after his girlfriend dumps him and boots him off the farm, his sisters once again come to his rescue. As Liz, Miranda and Natalie each take a turn at housing Ned, their brother's unfailing commitment to honesty creates more than a few messes in their comfortable routines. But as each of their lives begins to unravel, Ned's family comes to realize that maybe, in believing and trusting the people around him, Ned isn't such an idiot after all.

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryJapan, USA
      Duration01:04

      Al Fountain, a middle-aged electrical engineer, is on the verge of a mid-life crisis, when he decides to take his time coming home from a business trip, rents a car, and heads out looking for a lake he remembers from his childhood. But his wandering takes him into the life of Kid, a free-spirited young man who helps Al escape from the routine of everyday life and find freedom to enjoy himself.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:30

      Tracy, a lonely college freshman in New York, is rescued from her solitude by her soon-to-be stepsister Brooke, an adventurous gal about town who entangles her in alluringly mad schemes. Mistress America is a comedy about dream-chasing, score-settling, makeshift families, and cat-stealing.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
      CountryUSA

      BOY MEETS GIRL is a funny, tender, sex positive romantic comedy that explores what it means to be a real man or woman, and how important it is to live a courageous life not letting fear stand in the way of going after your dreams.

      Markimdb: 7.3
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
      Duration02:09

      Mike Leigh’s much praised 2010 tragicomical drama. During a year, a very content couple approaching retirement are visited by friends and family less happy with their lives.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:38

      A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.

      Markimdb: 6.8
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:39

        Henry is a player skilled at seducing women. But when this veterinarian meets Lucy, a girl with a quirky problem when it comes to total recall, he realizes it's possible to fall in love all over again…and again, and again. That's because the delightful Lucy has no short-term memory, so Henry must woo her day after day until he finally sweeps her off her feet.

        Markimdb: 6.8
        Genrecomedy, drama, crime
        CountryFinland, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden
        Duration01:18

        Koistinen is a sad sack, a man without affect or friends. He's a night-watchman in Helsinki with ideas of starting his own business, but nothing to go with those intentions. He sometimes talks a bit with a woman who runs a snack trailer near his work. Out of the blue, a young sophisticated blonde woman attaches herself to Koistinen. He thinks of her as his girlfriend, he takes her on her rounds.

        Markimdb: 7.7
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:59

        A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected.

        Markimdb: 6.5
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:51

        A coming-of-middle-age comedy that chronicles the unlikely friendship between failed author Richard Dunne and a Long Island teen who teaches him a thing or two about growing up, all under the disapproving eye of his long-suffering wife and his imaginary Superhero friend.

        Markimdb: 7.3
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryUSA, China
        Duration02:33

        Two high school girls are best friends until one dates the other's older brother, who is totally his sister's nemesis.

        Markimdb: 7.5
        Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
        CountryUSA, Brazil
        Duration01:26

        An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.

        Markimdb: 5.8
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryFrance, USA
        Duration01:47

        THE EXTRA MAN is a sophisticated and moving comedy from filmmakers Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini. THE EXTRA MAN follows Louis Ives (Paul Dano), a lonely dreamer who fancies himself the hero of an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel. When a deeply embarrassing incident forces him to leave his job at an exclusive Princeton prep school, Louis heads to New York City to make a fresh start. He quickly finds a 9 to 5 job at an environmental magazine, where he encounters an entrancing, green-obsessed co-worker Mary (Katie Holmes).

        Markimdb: 6.2
        Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama
        CountrySpain, France, United Kingdom, Germany, USA
        Duration01:31

        Victor Bukowski is an out-of-work actor with problems. He's got a lousy agent, he has a habit of falling out with directors and he's still in love with his ex-girlfriend. However, Victor is about to embark on an unexpected emotional journey which will make him confront his future and his past mistakes.

        Markimdb: 6.4
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:30

        When Danielle is banished to special education because of her misbehavior, she joins Clarke on a road trip to discover themselves.

        Markimdb: 7.1
        Genrecomedy, drama, music
        CountryUSA, United Kingdom
        Duration01:47

        Charles Price may have grown up with his father in the family shoe business in Northampton, in central England, but he never thought that he would take his father's place. Yet, the untimely death of his father places him in that position, only to learn that Price & Sons Shoes is failing. While in despair at his failed attempts to save the business, Charles has a chance encounter with the flamboyant drag queen cabaret singer, Lola. Her complaints about the inadequate footwear for her work combined with one of Charles' ex-employees, Lauren, leads to a suggestion to change the product to create a desperate chance to save the business: make men's fetish footwear. Lola is convinced to be their footwear designer and the transition begins. Now this disparate lot must struggle at this unorthodox idea while dealing both the prejudice of the staff, Lola's discomfort in the small town and the selfish manipulation of Charles' greedy fiancée who cannot see the greater good in Charles' dream.

        Markimdb: 7.8
        Genrefantasy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:46

        Tells the story of Benjamin Button, a man who starts aging backwards with bizarre consequences.

        Markimdb: 6.2
        Genrecomedy, drama, adventure
        CountryUSA, Canada
        Duration01:43

        Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition

        Markimdb: 7
        Genrecomedy, drama, adventure
        CountryUnited Kingdom, Germany, Canada, South Africa, USA
        Duration01:54

        Hector is a quirky psychiatrist who has become increasingly tired of his humdrum life. As he tells his girlfriend, Clara, he feels like a fraud: he hasn’t really tasted life, and yet he’s offering advice to patients who are just not getting any happier. So Hector decides to break out of his deluded and routine driven life. Armed with buckets of courage and child-like curiosity, he embarks on a global quest in hopes of uncovering the elusive secret formula for true happiness. And so begins a larger than life adventure with riotously funny results.

        Markimdb: 6.7
        Genrefantastic, comedy, melodrama, drama, adventure
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:41

        As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts a wrench in his plan.

        Markimdb: 6.6
        Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
        CountryUSA

        A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman to romantically pursue her younger co-worker.

        Markimdb: 7.6
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryNorway, France, Sweden, Denmark, USA
        Duration01:35

        One day in the life of Anders, a young recovering drug addict, who takes a brief leave from his treatment center to interview for a job and catch up with old friends in Oslo.

        Markimdb: 7.3
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryGermany
        Duration01:26

        A fateful day pushes an aimless college dropout (Tom Schilling) to stop wasting his time and finally engage with life.

        Markimdb: 5.8
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:35

        An inventor and his mom hit the road together so he can sell his latest invention.

        Markimdb: 7.6
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:31

        Set nearly a decade after the finale of the original series, this revival follows Lorelai, Rory and Emily Gilmore through four seasons of change.

        Markimdb: 7.9
        Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
        CountryFrance, Belgium
        Duration01:36

          Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.

          Markimdb: 5.5
          Genrefantasy, comedy, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:19

          A woman named Kit moves back to her parent's house, where she receives a mysterious invitation that would fulfill her childhood dreams.

          Markimdb: 7.4
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:04

          Viktor Navorski is a man without a country; his plane took off just as a coup d'etat exploded in his homeland, leaving it in shambles, and now he's stranded at Kennedy Airport, where he's holding a passport that nobody recognizes. While quarantined in the transit lounge until authorities can figure out what to do with him, Viktor simply goes on living – and courts romance with a beautiful flight attendant.

          Markimdb: 6.4
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:52

          A romantic comedy that brings together three disparate characters who are learning to face a challenging and often confusing world as they struggle together against a common demon: sex addiction.

          Markimdb: 6.2
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:33

          A 29-year-old lawyer and her lesbian best friend experience a dramatic shift in their longtime bond after one enters a serious relationship

          Markimdb: 5.2
          Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryGermany, USA
          Duration01:36

          After her mother's death, mediocre chef Amanda Shelton is having trouble attracting customers to her family's restaurant. While shopping for ingredients, she is given a magical crab by mysterious Gene O'Reilly. Afterward, Amanda's dishes suddenly become excellent, inducing strong emotional reactions in everyone who eats them. Tom Bartlett, who is preparing to open his own eatery, tries her cooking and falls in love.

          Markimdb: 6.4
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:39

          A couple who have known each other since 8 are destined to be together until death do them apart.

          Markimdb: 6.5
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:57

          A Russian circus visits the US. A clown wants to defect, but doesn't have the nerve. His saxophone playing friend however comes to the decision to defect in the middle of Bloomingdales. He is befriended by the black security guard and falls in love with the Italian immigrant from behind the perfume counter. We follow his life as he works his way through the American dream and tries to find work as a musician.

          Markimdb: 7.8
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, family
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:30

            Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore – and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle.

            Markimdb: 6.9
            Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
            CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
            Duration01:39

            Set in New York City in the sweltering summer, The Wackness tells the story of a troubled teenage drug dealer, who trades pot for therapy sessions with a drug-addled psychiatrist. Things get more complicated when he falls for one of his classmates, who just happens to be the doctors daughter. This is a coming-of-age story about sex, drugs, music and what it takes to be a man.

            Markimdb: 7
            Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:47

            Jenna is a pregnant, unhappily married waitress in the deep south. She meets a newcomer to her town and falls into an unlikely relationship as a last attempt at happiness.

            Markimdb: 7
            Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:33

            Eva is a divorced soon-to-be empty-nester wondering about her next act. Then she meets Marianne, the embodiment of her perfect self. Armed with a restored outlook on being middle-aged and single, Eva decides to take a chance on her new love interest Albert — a sweet, funny and like-minded man. But things get complicated when Eva discovers that Albert is in fact the dreaded ex–husband of Marianne...

            Markimdb: 8
            Genrefantastic, melodrama, drama
            CountryUSA
            Duration02:06

            In the not so distant future, Theodore, a lonely writer purchases a newly developed operating system designed to meet the user's every needs. To Theodore's surprise, a romantic relationship develops between him and his operating system. This unconventional love story blends science fiction and romance in a sweet tale that explores the nature of love and the ways that technology isolates and connects us all.

            Markimdb: 6.6
            Genrecomedy, drama
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:28

            After failing to find success as a writer in New York City, Jim slinks back to his family's home in the Midwest to lick his wounds. But his visit is quickly complicated when his angst spreads to his brother, Tim, who promptly decides to drive his car straight into a tree. Under the shadow of his sibling's injurious actions, Jim strikes up an unlikely friendship with Anika, whose centered small-town wisdom gradually rubs off on him.




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