Movies Like The Band's Visit (2007)

The Band's Visit is a 2007 comedy, drama film from Eran Kolirin with a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Dangal and Working Girl.

Comedy Drama

Dangal

2016

Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.

7.9

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Working Girl

1988

When a secretary's idea is stolen by her boss, she seizes an opportunity to steal it back by pretending she has her boss' job.

6.6

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City of Women

1980

The charismatic Snaporaz encounters an alluring woman on a train and pursues her through a forest. He ends up at a hotel populated by women gathered for a feminist conference, where he is an unwanted presence. Snaporaz soon discovers he’s entered a phantasmagoric world where women have taken power.

7.0

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Miss Sloane

2016

An ambitious lobbyist faces off against the powerful gun lobby in an attempt to pass gun control legislation.

7.4

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The Marriage of Maria Braun

1979

Maria marries a young soldier in the last days of World War II, only for him to go missing in the war. She must rely on her beauty and ambition to navigate the difficult post-war years alone.

7.4

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Princesses

2005

Caye is a young prostitute whose family is unaware of her profession. She meets her striking Dominican neighbour Zulema, an illegal immigrant, after she finds her in the bathroom, badly beaten up. They strike up a close friendship unbeknownst to Caye's xenophobic co-workers.

6.7

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Noble

2014

Christina Noble overcomes the harsh difficulties of her childhood in Ireland to discover her destiny on the streets of Saigon. A true story.

6.4

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Private Benjamin

1980

A sheltered young high society woman joins the US Army on a whim and finds herself in a more difficult situation than she ever expected.

6.0

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Lavender

2016

A photographer struggling with memory loss discovers her pictures may indicate something sinister is hitting close to home.

5.7

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#10

Equity

2016

Senior investment banker Naomi Bishop’s world of high-power big money is brutal and fierce, and one she thrives in. When a controversial IPO threatens the fragile balance of power and confidentiality, Naomi finds herself entangled in a web of politics and deception.

5.6

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#11

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

2008

An Israeli counterterrorism soldier with a secretly fabulous ambition to become a Manhattan hairstylist. Zohan's desire runs so deep that he'll do anything -- including faking his own death and going head-to-head with an Arab cab driver -- to make his dreams come true.

5.7

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#12

Wonder Woman

2017

An Amazon princess comes to the world of Man in the grips of the First World War to confront the forces of evil and bring an end to human conflict.

7.2

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#13

Hanna

2011

Raised by her father, an ex-CIA agent, in the wilds of Finland, Hanna's upbringing has been geared to making her the perfect assassin. Sent into the world by her father on a mission, Hanna journeys across Europe, eluding agents dispatched after her by a ruthless intelligence operative. As she nears her ultimate target, Hanna faces startling revelations about her existence.

6.6

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#14

Woman on the Run

2017

After surviving an attempt on her life, a reclusive mystery author discovers that her nanny has stolen her identity, forcing her to go to extreme lengths to get her children back.

5.8

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#15

The Ten Commandments

1956

Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.

7.8

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#16

The Passage

2019

A platoon of Commandos’ soldiers, lead by a fearless commander, Nour, and their journey through heroic battles from The Six Days War to the commencement of The Attrition War.

6.9

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#17

The Angel

2018

True story of Ashraf Marwan, who was President Nasser's son-in-law and special adviser and confidant to his successor Anwar Sadat - while simultaneously Israeli Intelligence's most precious asset of the 20th century. Based on NYT bestselling book 'The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel' by Uri Bar-Joseph.

6.6

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#18

The Spy Who Fell to Earth

2019

Based on Dr. Ahron Bregman's book, this documentary examines the life and mysterious death of Ashraf Marwan, an Egyptian billionaire and double agent.

6.7

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#19

Solomon and Sheba

1959

Near death, King David has a vision that his poet son, Solomon, should succeed him, rather than hot-headed Adonijah. Furious, Adonijah departs the court, swearing he will become king. Other rulers are concerned that Solomon's benevolent rule and interest in monotheism will threaten their tyrannical, polytheistic kingdoms. The Queen of Sheba makes an agreement with the Egyptian pharaoh to corrupt Solomon for their mutual benefit.

6.3

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#20

Cero y van cuatro

2004

Four stories... one city. A dark comedy about crime in the big city: EL TORZON - two friends are smoking grass in their car, when they're caught by a corrupt Judicial Police Officer; VIDA EXPRESS - a wealthy businesswoman is kidnapped and her deadbeat husband has to come up with the money; BARBACOA DE CHIVO - an angry mob mistakes a college professor with a burglar and decide to lynch him in front of the church; COMIDA PARA PERROS - a bumbling thief tries to rob a restaurant

7.6

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Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Band's Visit?

The top films similar to The Band's Visit by MovieMagicScore are Dangal (7.9), Working Girl (6.6), City of Women (7.0). Each shares comedy/drama themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Band's Visit worth watching?

The Band's Visit holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10 from 163 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is The Band's Visit?

The Band's Visit (2007) is a comedy, drama film directed by Eran Kolirin, starring Sasson Gabai, Ronit Elkabetz, Saleh Bakri.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Band's Visit?

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 Band's Visit

This ranked list pairs The Band's Visit (2007), a comedy and drama film from Eran Kolirin, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Sasson Gabai 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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