Movies Like Le Zèbre (1992)

Le Zèbre is a 1992 comedy, romance film from Jean Poiret with a MovieMagicScore of 5.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Message in a Bottle and You've Got Mail.

Comedy Romance

Message in a Bottle

1999

A woman finds a romantic letter in a bottle washed ashore and tracks down the author, a widowed shipbuilder whose wife died tragically early. As a deep and mutual attraction blossoms, the man struggles to make peace with his past so that he can move on and find happiness.

6.3

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You've Got Mail

1998

Book superstore magnate, Joe Fox and independent book shop owner, Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.

6.7

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In the Good Old Summertime

1949

Two co-workers in a music shop dislike one another during business hours but unwittingly carry on an anonymous romance through the mail.

6.6

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The Shop Around the Corner

1940

Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand one another, without realising that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.

8.1

MagicScore

Broken Flowers

2005

Introverted Don Johnston receives an anonymous letter from an ex-lover informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him. A freelance sleuth neighbor motivates Don to embark on a cross-country search for his past flames seeking answers.

6.9

MagicScore

Love Always, Santa

2016

After losing her husband Bradley three years ago on Christmas Day, Celia Banks never thought she’d fall in love again. Now, her entire world revolves around taking care of her daughter, Lilly. Lilly writes a letter to Santa with one wish – for her mommy to be happy and find love again.

5.8

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Letter from an Unknown Woman

1948

A pianist about to flee from a duel receives a letter from a woman he cannot remember. As she tells the story of her lifelong love for him, he is forced to reinterpret his own past.

7.8

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The Bodyguard

1992

A former Secret Service agent grudgingly takes an assignment to protect a pop idol who's threatened by a crazed fan. At first, the safety-obsessed bodyguard and the self-indulgent diva totally clash. But before long, all that tension sparks fireworks of another sort, and the love-averse tough guy is torn between duty and romance.

6.7

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Strangler vs Strangler

1984

When it comes to crime, Belgrade is same as any other modern metropolis, except for having its own serial killers. That blank is filled when a flower salesman begins strangling women. A popular, but very disturbed rock star soon becomes telepathically connected with the killer.

6.7

MagicScore

#10

Caché

2005

George, host of a television show focusing on literature, receives videos shot on the sly that feature his family, along with disturbing drawings that are difficult to interpret. He has no idea who has made and sent him the videos. Progressively, the contents of the videos become more personal, indicating that the sender has known George for a long time.

7.0

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#11

Tenebre

1982

A razor-wielding serial killer is on the loose, murdering those around Peter Neal, an American mystery author in Italy to promote his newest novel.

6.8

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#12

Derailed

2005

When two married business executives having an affair are blackmailed by a violent criminal, they are forced to turn the tables on him to save their families.

6.4

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#13

The Kremlin Letter

1970

After an unauthorized letter suggesting U.S. support for a Russian attack on China is sent to Moscow, a former naval officer and his team go undercover to retrieve it. Their plans are disrupted when a cunning politician raids their hideout.

6.0

MagicScore

#14

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

2018

Lara Jean's love life goes from imaginary to out of control when her secret letters to every boy she's ever fallen for are mysteriously mailed out.

7.6

MagicScore

#15

Cyrano de Bergerac

1990

Famed swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with his cousin Roxane. He has never expressed his love for her as he his large nose undermines his self-confidence. Then he finds a way to express his love to her, indirectly.

7.3

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#16

Suspension Points

2022

André is a young doctor who, after spending a year working in Africa, discovers that he has been exchanging letters not with his long-time girlfriend, but with someone very close to her.

6.9

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#17

To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You

2020

Lara Jean and Peter have just taken their romance from pretend to officially real when another recipient of one of her love letters enters the picture.

6.8

MagicScore

#18

The Marriage of Balzaminov

1964

Based on the trilogy of Aleksandr Ostrovsky. Moscow, XIX century. A small official Misha Balzaminov lives in a small house. He, like his mother, sees his happiness in marrying a rich bride. Misha images in dreams and fantasies that he is a general or even a king — rich and domineering. And in reality, poor Balzaminov is haunted by setbacks...

6.7

MagicScore

#19

Secret Admirer

1985

An anonymous love letter left in Michael Ryan's locker on the last day of school wreaks havoc on his life and the lives of everyone who comes in contact with it.

6.7

MagicScore

#20

The Harvey Girls

1946

On a train trip out west to become a mail-order bride, Susan Bradley meets a cheery crew of young women traveling out to open a "Harvey House" restaurant at a remote whistle-stop.

6.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Le Zèbre?

The top films similar to Le Zèbre by MovieMagicScore are Message in a Bottle (6.3), You've Got Mail (6.7), In the Good Old Summertime (6.6). Each shares comedy/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Le Zèbre worth watching?

Le Zèbre holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.5/10 from 47 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Le Zèbre?

Le Zèbre (1992) is a comedy, romance film directed by Jean Poiret, starring Thierry Lhermitte, Caroline Cellier, Christian Pereira.

Where can I find more recommendations like Le Zèbre?

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 Le Zèbre

This ranked list pairs Le Zèbre (1992), a comedy and romance film from Jean Poiret, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Thierry Lhermitte 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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