Movies Like Bart Got a Room (2008)

Bart Got a Room is a 2008 comedy, drama, romance film from Brian Hecker with a MovieMagicScore of 5.6/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Boyhood and Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken.

Comedy Drama Romance

Boyhood

2014

The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.

7.5

MagicScore

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

2023

Ruby Gillman, a sweet and awkward high school student, discovers she's a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens. The kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids. Destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother, Ruby must use her newfound powers to protect those she loves most.

7.2

MagicScore

Carrie

2002

An awkward, telekinetic teenage girl's lonely life is dominated by relentless bullying at school and an oppressive religious fanatic mother at home. When her tormentors pull a humiliating prank at the senior prom, she unleashes a horrifying chaos on everyone, leaving nothing but destruction in her wake.

6.1

MagicScore

Prom Dates

2024

Jess and Hannah, who made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom. Despite the impending changes that college will bring over the next four years, the two are committed to honoring their prom pact. But with only 24 hours left before the big event, everything falls apart when they break up with each of their dates. Jess and Hannah are left with one night to find new dates and live out their middle-school fantasies.

5.4

MagicScore

The Long Farewell

1987

A single mother is confused by the changes in her teenage son, who has become distant since spending summer vacation with his father.

6.4

MagicScore

My First Mister

2001

Leelee Sobieski is brash, abrasive and vulnerable as a teenage child of divorce who hides her pain behind a mask of hard-edged gothic rebellion. Albert Brooks plays a man who is her total opposite, a precise and well-ordered menswear store owner of forty-nine who manages limited expectations and protects lonely secrets with pleasant ritual and quiet, ironic reserve. These two total opposites collide in conflict then come together in a surprising alliance, changing each other's lives forever.

6.5

MagicScore

How to Deal

2003

Halley is convinced true love doesn't exist based on the crazy relationships around her. Her mother is divorcing her father who is dating a younger woman Halley can't stand. Her crazed sister is planning a wedding but has second thoughts and her best friend has fallen madly in love for the first time leaving Halley to feel even more alone.

5.4

MagicScore

Drive Me Crazy

1999

Nicole and Chase live next door to each other but are worlds apart. However, they plot a scheme to date each other in order to attract the interest and jealousy of their respective romantic prey. But in the mist of planning a gala centennial celebration, Nicole and Chase find that the one they always wanted was closer than they ever thought.

6.5

MagicScore

Never Been Kissed

1999

Josie Geller, a baby-faced junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, must pose as a student at her former high school to research contemporary teenage culture. With the help of her brother, Rob, Josie infiltrates the inner circle of the most popular clique on campus. But she hits a major snag in her investigation -- not to mention her own failed love life -- when she falls for her dreamy English teacher, Sam Coulson.

6.2

MagicScore

#10

13: The Musical

2022

After moving from New York City to Indiana, a 12 year old navigates his parents' divorce, his impending bar mitzvah and his new school's social circles.

6.0

MagicScore

#11

The Girl Next Door

2004

Exceptionally ambitious high schooler Matthew has aspirations for a career in politics when he falls in love with his gorgeous 19-year-old neighbor, Danielle. But Matthew's bright future is jeopardized when he finds Danielle was once a porn star. As Danielle's past catches up with her, Matthew's love for her forces him to re-evaluate his goals.

6.7

MagicScore

#12

He's All That

2021

To get revenge on her ex-boyfriend, an influencer attempts to transform an unpopular classmate into prom king.

6.5

MagicScore

#13

Radio Rebel

2012

High school senior Tara is so painfully shy that she dreads speaking to anyone in the hallways or getting called on in class. But in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks out -- doing mock broadcasts for Miami's hottest FM radio station, which happens to be owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens up at The SLAM, Tara surprises herself by blossoming behind the mike into confident, "Radio Rebel" -- and to everyone's shock, she's a hit!

6.2

MagicScore

#14

Prom

2011

At “Prom,” every couple has a story and no two are exactly alike. As the big dance approaches for Nova Prescott, it’s a battle of wills as she finds herself drawn to the guy who gets in the way of her perfect prom. Fellow seniors Mei and Tyler harbor secrets, while others face all the insecurity and anticipation that surrounds one of high school’s most seminal events.

6.1

MagicScore

#15

F the Prom

2017

Maddy and Cole were inseparable friends until high school started and Maddy became the most popular girl on campus. When she starts feeling lonely and heartbroken, she reconnects with Cole and the duo conspire to destroy the ultimate teen popularity contest

5.8

MagicScore

#16

Mean Girls

2004

Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.

7.2

MagicScore

#17

Stay Cool

2011

A successful author is forced to confront an unrequited high school crush when he returns home to deliver a commencement address to graduating seniors. Shasta O'Neil, a sexy high school senior flirts with the visiting author and invites him to the prom.

4.9

MagicScore

#18

Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)

2020

School captain Ellie is seriously crushing on her rebellious classmate Abbie. Determined to ask her first love to the year 12 formal, Ellie devises a plan to go public with the invitation but before she can go through with it, her dead aunt Tara reappears from beyond the grave. Believing she's been brought back from the dead to be Ellie's fairy godmother, Tara dishes out unwanted dating advice based on her life as an out lesbian in the '80s.

6.5

MagicScore

#19

Status Update

2018

After being uprooted by his parents' separation and unable to fit into his new hometown, a teenager stumbles upon a magical app that causes his social media updates to come true.

7.3

MagicScore

#20

Giant Little Ones

2019

Two popular teen boys, best friends since childhood, discover their lives, families, and girlfriends dramatically upended after an unexpected incident occurs on the night of a 17th birthday party.

7.1

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Bart Got a Room?

The top films similar to Bart Got a Room by MovieMagicScore are Boyhood (7.5), Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (7.2), Carrie (6.1). Each shares comedy/drama/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Bart Got a Room worth watching?

Bart Got a Room holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.6/10 from 74 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Bart Got a Room?

Bart Got a Room (2008) is a comedy, drama, romance film directed by Brian Hecker, starring Steven Kaplan, William H. Macy, Cheryl Hines.

Where can I find more recommendations like Bart Got a Room?

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 Bart Got a Room

This ranked list pairs Bart Got a Room (2008), a comedy and drama and romance film from Brian Hecker, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Steven Kaplan 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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