Movies Like Comfort and Joy (1984)

Comfort and Joy is a 1984 comedy film from Bill Forsyth with a MovieMagicScore of 6.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Trees Lounge and The Ice Cream Truck.

Comedy

Trees Lounge

1996

Tommy has lost his job, his love and his life. He lives in a small apartment above the Trees Lounge, a bar which he frequents along with a few other regulars without lives. He gets a job driving an ice cream truck and ends up getting involved with the seventeen-year-old niece of his ex-girlfriend. This gets him into serious trouble with her father.

6.9

MagicScore

The Ice Cream Truck

2017

Mary moves back to her suburban hometown to find that the suburbs are scarier in more ways than she ever remembered.

4.5

MagicScore

Ice Cream Man

2026

An idyllic summer town descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.

4.6

MagicScore

Training Wheels

2013

When Margo, Edith, and Agnes chase after an ice cream truck, little Agnes struggles to keep up and takes a tumble while pedaling her bike. Seeing her disappointment, the Minions spring into action to lift her spirits. Using their quirky ingenuity, they construct a unicorn-themed motorcycle to help Agnes ride in style. With her new wheels, Agnes embarks on a whimsical and heartwarming ride through town, showcasing the Minions’ unwavering dedication to bringing joy to the girls’ lives. This short captures the charm of teamwork, creativity, and pure delight.

7.0

MagicScore

Assault on Precinct 13

1976

A highway patrol officer, two criminals, and a station secretary form an unlikely alliance to defend a defunct Los Angeles precinct against a siege by a bloodthirsty street gang.

7.3

MagicScore

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

1999

A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.

7.3

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

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

Battle of the Bulbs

2010

Bob and Stu are former best friends who still hold a grudge from an argument they had when they were teenagers. Now, they hope to settle the score with a different kind of competition: who can out-bulb the other in their town’s annual Christmas decorating contest.

4.8

MagicScore

#10

Come Clean

1931

The Hardys wish to have a quiet evening in their apartment, but are interrupted when the Laurels pay a visit. Stan and Ollie go out for ice cream, and manage to prevent a shrewish woman from committing suicide on the way back home. The woman is ungrateful and makes threats against the them unless they look after her. They spend a chaotic evening trying to keep her hidden from their wives.

7.1

MagicScore

#11

Killer Klowns from Outer Space

1988

Aliens disguised as clowns crash land on Earth in a rural town to capture unsuspecting victims in cotton candy cocoons for later consumption.

6.6

MagicScore

#12

Feast

2014

This Oscar-winning animated short film tells the story of one man's love life as seen through the eyes of his best friend and dog, Winston, and revealed bite by bite through the meals they share.

7.8

MagicScore

#13

The Iceman

2012

The true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man.

6.6

MagicScore

#14

Phantasm

1979

A teenage boy and his friends face off against a mysterious grave robber, known only as the Tall Man, who employs a lethal arsenal of unearthly weapons.

6.5

MagicScore

#15

Perfect Opposites

2004

The story of two college graduates from the Midwest who move to Los Angeles, where their love is tested for the first time.

5.5

MagicScore

#16

Ice Cream Man

1995

Young Gregory Tudor sees his local ice cream man murdered and later grows up to inherit his business, opting to inject gruesome ingredients—including human body parts—into his frozen confections. When one of the neighborhood boys goes missing, the local kids suspect Gregory and band together to get to the bottom of things.

5.4

MagicScore

#17

Fallen Angels

1995

An assassin goes through obstacles as he attempts to escape his violent lifestyle despite the opposition of his partner, who is secretly attracted to him.

7.7

MagicScore

#18

Wild Rose

2019

A young Scottish singer, Rose-Lynn Harlan, dreams of making it as a country artist in Nashville after being released from prison.

6.8

MagicScore

#19

Freaks

2019

Kept locked inside the house by her father, 7-year-old Chloe lives in fear and fascination of the outside world, where Abnormals create a constant threat—or so she believes. When a mysterious stranger offers her a glimpse of what's really happening outside, Chloe soon finds that while the truth isn't so simple, the danger is very real.

6.7

MagicScore

#20

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

2002

The strange comedy film of two close brothers; one, Wilbur, who wants to kill himself, and the other, Harbour, who tries to prevent this. When their father dies leaving them his bookstore they meet a woman who makes their lives a bit better yet with a bit more trouble as well.

6.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Comfort and Joy?

The top films similar to Comfort and Joy by MovieMagicScore are Trees Lounge (6.9), The Ice Cream Truck (4.5), Ice Cream Man (4.6). Each shares comedy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Comfort and Joy worth watching?

Comfort and Joy holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.5/10 from 59 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Comfort and Joy?

Comfort and Joy (1984) is a comedy film directed by Bill Forsyth, starring Bill Paterson, Eleanor David, Clare Grogan.

Where can I find more recommendations like Comfort and Joy?

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 Comfort and Joy

This ranked list pairs Comfort and Joy (1984), a comedy film from Bill Forsyth, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Bill Paterson 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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