Movies Like The New Kid (2015)

The New Kid is a 2015 comedy film from Rudi Rosenberg with a MovieMagicScore of 6.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Lucas and Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person.

Comedy

Lucas

1986

A brilliant but socially inept 14-year-old experiences heartbreak for the first time when his two best friends – Cappie, an older-brother figure, and Maggie, the new girl with whom he is in love – fall for each other.

6.7

MagicScore

Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person

2023

Sasha is a young vampire with a serious problem: she's too sensitive to kill. When her exasperated parents cut off her blood supply, Sasha's life is in jeopardy. Luckily, she meets Paul, a lonely teenager with suicidal tendencies who is willing to give his life to save hers. But their friendly agreement soon becomes a nocturnal quest to fulfill Paul's last wishes before day breaks.

7.4

MagicScore

Welcome to the Dollhouse

1996

An unattractive 7th grader struggles to cope with suburban life as the middle child with inattentive parents and bullies at school.

7.1

MagicScore

Over the Edge

1979

A group of bored teenagers rebel against authority in the community of New Granada.

7.1

MagicScore

Terkel in Trouble

2004

6th-grader Terkel begins experiencing a streak of bad luck after sitting on a black spider. His teacher dies and is replaced by the strange Justin. At home, Terkel's Uncle Stewart erupts in sporadic fits of rage, and at school Terkel is bullied by two boys after they learn that fat Doris likes him. On a school camping trip, Terkel begins receiving death threats and must figure out who wants to kill him.

6.5

MagicScore

The Unbreakable Boy

2025

When Scott and Teresa LeRette learn that their son Austin is both autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry for their son’s future. But with Scott’s growing faith and Austin’s incredible spirit, they become 'unbreakable', finding joy, gratitude, and courage even in the most trying times.

7.7

MagicScore

All About Lily Chou-Chou

2001

Charts the troubled teenage years of students Yūichi Hasumi and Shūsuke Hoshino, exploring the shifting and complex power dynamics of their relationship against the backdrop of Yūichi's love for the dreamy and abstract music of pop star Lily Chou-Chou.

7.5

MagicScore

My Best Friend

2018

Lorenzo, a quiet teenager lives in a small town at the edge of the world in beautiful Patagonia. He’s a good student and a curious and smart person, more skilled in music and literature than sports. Lorenzo’s father decides to host Caito, the son of a friend from Buenos Aires who had to go to hospital for a long stay. Caito has obviously a different family background and seems to be a tough kid. Lorenzo finds Caito very intriguing in many ways as they start spending a lot of time together…

7.0

MagicScore

The Flyboys

2008

Two boys from a small town find their courage tested when they accidentally stow away aboard an airplane owned by the mob...

7.5

MagicScore

#10

Hot Gimmick: Girl Meets Boy

2019

A quiet teen's life is shaken up when she's forced to be her arrogant neighbor's slave. He loves her, but they both have a lot to learn about trust.

5.9

MagicScore

#11

Measure of a Man

2018

A bullied teen experiences a turning point summer in which he learns to stand up for himself.

6.5

MagicScore

#12

Beautiful Beings

2022

A teenage boy, raised by a mother who considers herself psychic, takes a bullied kid into his group of violent misfits. As the group’s troubles escalate toward life-threatening situations, an inner voice awakens in the boy and, with the help of his mother and his new friend, he manages to find his own path.

7.1

MagicScore

#13

The Case of Hana & Alice

2015

A Japanese girl struggling to fit in at her new school teams up with a reclusive neighbor to find out what happened to an upperclassman who disappeared under mysterious circumstances.

7.3

MagicScore

#14

The Karate Kid

1984

New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.

7.2

MagicScore

#15

In a Better World

2010

The lives of two Danish families cross each other, and an extraordinary but risky friendship comes into bud. But loneliness, frailty and sorrow lie in wait.

7.1

MagicScore

#16

Where the Crawdads Sing

2022

Abandoned by her family, Kya raises herself all alone in the marshes outside of her small town. When her former boyfriend is found dead, Kya is instantly branded by the local townspeople and law enforcement as the prime suspect for his murder.

7.5

MagicScore

#17

Pin Cushion

2018

Super close mother Lyn and daughter Iona (Dafty One and Dafty Two) are excited for their new life in a new town. Determined to make a success of things after a tricky start, Iona becomes 'best friends' with Keely, Stacey and Chelsea. Used to being Iona's bestie herself, Lyn feels left out. So Lyn also makes friends with Belinda, her neighbour.

6.4

MagicScore

#18

Just an Illusion

2026

In 1985 suburban Paris, 12-year-old Vincent lives with his distant older brother and quarrelling parents. Amid laughter and unease, he navigates friendship and first love, while beginning to confront the adult world.

7.3

MagicScore

#19

Lady Bird

2017

Lady Bird McPherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relationship with her mother and her upbringing are questioned and tested as she plans to head off to college.

7.2

MagicScore

#20

Water Lilies

2007

Set during a sultry summer in a French suburb, Marie is desperate to join the local pool's synchronized swimming team, but is her interest solely for the sake of sport or for a chance to get close to Floriane, the bad girl of the team? Sciamma, and the two leads, capture the uncertainty of teenage sexuality with a sympathetic eye in this delicate drama of the angst of coming-of-age.

6.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The New Kid?

The top films similar to The New Kid by MovieMagicScore are Lucas (6.7), Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (7.4), Welcome to the Dollhouse (7.1). Each shares comedy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The New Kid worth watching?

The New Kid holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.1/10 from 200 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The New Kid?

The New Kid (2015) is a comedy film directed by Rudi Rosenberg, starring Réphaël Ghrenassia, Joshua Raccah, Géraldine Martineau.

Where can I find more recommendations like The New Kid?

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 New Kid

This ranked list pairs The New Kid (2015), a comedy film from Rudi Rosenberg, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Réphaël Ghrenassia 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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