Movies Like The Odd Couple (1968)

The Odd Couple is a 1968 comedy film from Gene Saks with a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Odd Couple II and Artists and Models.

Comedy

The Odd Couple II

1998

Brucey, the son of Oscar, calls his father to invite him to his wedding to Felix's daughter next Sunday in California. Oscar and Felix meet again at Los Angeles International Airport and rent a car in order to go to San Malina for the wedding.

6.3

MagicScore

Artists and Models

1955

A struggling painter begins taking inspiration from the dreams of his friend and roommate, a comic book fan who narrates an adventure story while he sleeps, but unbeknownst to the latter, the artist of his favorite comic book lives in the same building as they do with the model for her drawings.

6.6

MagicScore

Nickel Boys

2024

Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

6.6

MagicScore

The 40 Year Old Virgin

2005

Andy Stitzer has a pleasant life with a nice apartment and a job stamping invoices at an electronics store. But at age 40, there's one thing Andy hasn't done, and it's really bothering his sex-obsessed male co-workers: Andy is still a virgin. Determined to help Andy get laid, the guys make it their mission to de-virginize him. But it all seems hopeless until Andy meets small business owner Trish, a single mom.

6.4

MagicScore

Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game

2023

The dramatic comedy is based on the true story of writer and pinball wizard Roger Sharpe, chronicling his journey to overturn New York City’s 35-year ban on pinball.

7.0

MagicScore

Pixels

2015

Video game experts are recruited by the military to fight 1980s-era video game characters who've attacked New York.

5.8

MagicScore

Father Figures

2017

Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, two fraternal twin brothers hit the road in order to find him.

5.8

MagicScore

As Good as It Gets

1997

Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction, is rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor, Simon. After Simon is brutally attacked and hospitalized, Melvin finds his life turned upside down when he has to look after Simon's dog. In addition, Carol, the only waitress at the local diner who will tolerate him, leaves work to care for her chronically ill son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.

7.4

MagicScore

A Four Letter Word

2007

Six people in New York are adrift. Zeke and Luke work in a sex shop: Zeke takes gay liberation seriously, Luke likes to sparkle and takes nothing seriously. He's offended when Stephen calls him a gay cliché, then, surprisingly, they find each other attractive and interesting. Stephen, it turns out, has a great apartment, trust fund, and artwork he's painted on his walls. Meanwhile, Peter, a neat-freak, and Derek, nice to everyone, move in together. Peter's compulsiveness threatens the relationship. Last, newly-engaged Marilyn, a recovering alcoholic stuck at step 2, can't stop obsessing about wedding details. Can these folks sort out civilization and its discontents?

4.3

MagicScore

#10

Handsome Devil

2017

A music-mad 16-year-old outcast at a rugby-mad boarding school forms an unlikely friendship with his dashing new roommate.

7.0

MagicScore

#11

Threesome

1994

At a sizable public college, high-minded student Eddy is forced to room with the slovenly Stuart, but the pair strike up a surprising friendship. When attractive co-ed Alex is assigned to live with the two male students because of her gender-neutral name, a roundabout love triangle ensues. Eddy secretly yearns for Stuart, who wants Alex, but she prefers Eddy. The complex situation leads to sexual experimentation and strained relationships.

6.3

MagicScore

#12

Half Baked

1998

Three lovable party buds try to bail their friend out of jail. But just when the guys have mastered a plan, everything comes dangerously close to going up in smoke.

6.3

MagicScore

#13

The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy

2000

A close-knit group of gay friends share the emotional roller coster of life, relationships, the death of friends, new beginnings, jealousy, fatherhood and professional success. At various stages of life's disarray, these young men share humorous and tragic relationships and always have each other to rely on.

6.2

MagicScore

#14

Bromates

2022

Longtime best friends Sid and Jonesie are dumped by their respective girlfriends. Both without a living situation, they decide to become "bromates", bros who are roommates, which puts their relationship to the ultimate test.

4.7

MagicScore

#15

Chashme Baddoor

2013

Seema rejects six marriage proposals set by her father and leaves for Goa. After Jai and Omi fail to impress her, they come up with a cruel plan when they realise that their friend Sid is dating her.

4.4

MagicScore

#16

Stage Door

1937

The ups and downs in the lives and careers of a group of ambitious young actresses and show girls from disparate backgrounds brought together in a theatrical hostel.

7.0

MagicScore

#17

The Good Girls

1960

Four Parisian women navigate the world of romance and daily life looking to fulfill their dreams.

6.2

MagicScore

#18

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

2019

Los Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton, a struggling actor specializing in westerns, and stuntman Cliff Booth, his best friend, try to survive in a constantly changing movie industry. Dalton is the neighbor of the young and promising actress and model Sharon Tate, who has just married the prestigious Polish director Roman Polanski…

7.4

MagicScore

#19

The Big Sick

2017

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.

7.3

MagicScore

#20

The Broken Hearts Gallery

2020

Lucy is a young gallery assistant who collects mementos from her relationships. She discovers that she must let go of her past to move forward, and comes up with a lovely, artistic way to help herself and others who have suffered heartbreak.

7.2

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Odd Couple?

The top films similar to The Odd Couple by MovieMagicScore are The Odd Couple II (6.3), Artists and Models (6.6), Nickel Boys (6.6). Each shares comedy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Odd Couple worth watching?

The Odd Couple holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10 from 615 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is The Odd Couple?

The Odd Couple (1968) is a comedy film directed by Gene Saks, starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, John Fiedler.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Odd Couple?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like The Odd Couple

This ranked list pairs The Odd Couple (1968), a comedy film from Gene Saks, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Jack Lemmon take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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