Movies Like Battle of the Bulbs (2010)

Battle of the Bulbs is a 2010 comedy, drama, tv movie film from Harvey Frost with a MovieMagicScore of 4.8/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Deck the Halls and The Christmas Setup.

Comedy Drama TV Movie

Deck the Halls

2006

Determined to unseat Steve Finch's reign as the town's holiday season king, Buddy Hall plasters his house with so many decorative lights that it'll be visible from space! When their wives bond, and their kids follow suit, the two men only escalate their rivalry - and their decorating.

5.6

MagicScore

The Christmas Setup

2020

Follows the story of New York lawyer Hugo who heads to Milwaukee with his best friend Madelyn to spend the holidays with his brother Aiden and his mom Kate, who is also in charge of the local Christmas celebrations. Ever the matchmaker, Kate arranges for Hugo to run into Patrick, Hugo’s high school friend and secret crush, who has recently returned after a successful stint in Silicon Valley. As they enjoy the local holiday festivities together, Hugo and Patrick’s attraction to each other is undeniable and it looks as though Kate’s Santa-style matchmaking is a success. But as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him.

6.2

MagicScore

Cheaper by the Dozen 2

2005

Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt return as heads of the Baker family who, while on vacation, find themselves in competition with a rival family of eight children.

6.2

MagicScore

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

2019

When a New England Christmas decorating competition searches for the town with the most Christmas spirit, the Mayors of East and West Riverton go all out to get their towns to the top of the holiday heap.

6.2

MagicScore

RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular

2018

In this musical extravaganza, RuPaul's Drag Race favorites like Trixie Mattel, Latrice Royale and Shangela return home for the holidays to compete for Christmas Queen.

5.2

MagicScore

'Twas the Fight Before Christmas

2021

In this true-life twist on a holiday fable, Jeremy Morris brings a whole new meaning to Christmas spirit when his extravagant seasonal display sparks a dispute with his neighbors that lands them all in court.

6.0

MagicScore

I, Tonya

2017

Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the sport is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes.

7.5

MagicScore

Ice Princess

2005

With the help of her coach, her mom, and the boy who drives the Zamboni, nothing can stop Casey Carlyle from realizing her dream to be a champion figure skater.

6.4

MagicScore

Tin Men

1987

A minor car accident drives two rival aluminum-siding salesmen to the ridiculous extremes of man versus man in 1963 Baltimore.

6.3

MagicScore

#10

The Prestige

2006

A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.

8.2

MagicScore

#11

100 METERS

2025

A gifted runner trains a determined but unskilled classmate, unaware he's creating a rival who will challenge him on the track for years to come.

7.7

MagicScore

#12

Challengers

2024

Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Major champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.

6.9

MagicScore

#13

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

2020

Two small-town singers chase their pop star dreams at a global music competition, where high stakes, scheming rivals and onstage mishaps test their bond.

6.4

MagicScore

#14

The Internship

2013

Two recently laid-off men in their 40s try to make it as interns at a successful Internet company where their managers are in their 20s.

6.2

MagicScore

#15

Blades of Glory

2007

When a much-publicized ice-skating scandal strips them of their gold medals, two world-class athletes skirt their way back onto the ice via a loophole that allows them to compete together as a pairs team.

6.1

MagicScore

#16

The Layover

2017

When their plane is rerouted due to a hurricane warning, two single female best friends find themselves competing for the same guy during an extended layover in St. Louis.

5.4

MagicScore

#17

Daddy Day Camp

2007

Seeking to offer his son the satisfying summer camp experience that eluded him as a child, the operator of a neighborhood daycare center opens his own camp, only to face financial hardship and stiff competition from a rival camp.

4.9

MagicScore

#18

Senna

2010

The remarkable story of Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of Senna, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend's years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later.

8.1

MagicScore

#19

Strokes of Genius

2018

The film intertwines Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's lives with their famed 2008 Wimbledon championship - an epic match so close and so reflective of their competitive balance that, in the end, the true winner was the sport itself.

7.7

MagicScore

#20

Summer Storm

2004

Tobi and Achim, the pride of the local crew club, have been the best of friends for years and are convinced that nothing will ever stand in the way of their friendship. They look forward to the upcoming summer camp and the crew competition. Then the gay team from Berlin arrives and Tobi is totally confused. The evening before the races begin, the storm that breaks out is more than meteorological.

6.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Battle of the Bulbs?

The top films similar to Battle of the Bulbs by MovieMagicScore are Deck the Halls (5.6), The Christmas Setup (6.2), Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (6.2). Each shares comedy/drama/tv movie themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Battle of the Bulbs worth watching?

Battle of the Bulbs holds a MovieMagicScore of 4.8/10 from 20 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Battle of the Bulbs?

Battle of the Bulbs (2010) is a comedy, drama, tv movie film directed by Harvey Frost, starring Daniel Stern, Matt Frewer, Allison Hossack.

Where can I find more recommendations like Battle of the Bulbs?

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 Battle of the Bulbs

This ranked list pairs Battle of the Bulbs (2010), a comedy and drama and tv movie film from Harvey Frost, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Daniel Stern 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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