Movies Like Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989)

Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills is a 1989 comedy film from Paul Bartel with a MovieMagicScore of 5.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Misericordia and Curmudgeons.

Comedy

Misericordia

2024

Jérémie returns to his hometown for the funeral of his former boss, the village baker. He decides to stay for a few days with Martine, the man's widow. A mysterious disappearance, a threatening neighbor and a priest with strange intentions make Jérémie's short stay in the village take an unexpected turn.

6.3

MagicScore

Curmudgeons

2016

The best part of getting old is no longer caring what anybody thinks. Eighty years-old and in assisted living, Ralph Pajovic is involved in a relationship that makes his family anxious. On a crisp, winter day, his unlucky-in-love granddaughter comes for what seems like an ordinary visit. A curmudgeon by nature, Ralph can’t possibly predict the surprise she has in store for him.

7.4

MagicScore

Straight Up

2020

Todd is a hyper-articulate, obsessive compulsive gay twentysomething whose fear of dying alone leads him to a baffling conclusion: he might not be gay after all. When he meets Rory, a whip-smart struggling actress with her own set of insecurities, the two forge a relationship that’s all talk and no sex.

6.9

MagicScore

Nowhere

1997

In Los Angeles, a colorful assortment of bohemians try to make sense of their intersecting lives. The moody Dark Smith, his bisexual girlfriend, her lesbian lover and their shy gay friend plan on attending the wildest party of the year. But they'll only make it if they can survive the drug trips, suicides, trysts, mutilations and alien abductions that occur as one surreal day unfolds.

6.8

MagicScore

Why Not!

1977

A threesome becomes a foursome in this sensitive drama. The tale begins with the relationship between a recently divorced man and woman (from different marriages) and the bisexual they get involved with. At first all three are happy in their new arrangement, but then the divorced fellow suddenly leaves and those remaining in the relationship become quite tense. Fortunately the fellow returns with another, more conventional fellow. Eventually the three persuade him to join them.

6.1

MagicScore

Shake It All About

2001

Jacob is a young man used to getting everything he wants. For several years, he has been living in a happy homosexual partnership with Jørgen, and one night Jacob decides to pop the big question to Jørgen. Jørgen happily accepts Jacobs marriage proposal, but then something happens: Jacob falls in love with a girl, and not just any girl. The girl is Caroline, married to Jørgens younger brother Tom.

5.9

MagicScore

Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List

2015

The bonds between Naomi and Ely are tested when they fall for the same guy.

5.9

MagicScore

Grande école

2004

Paul and Agnes have been going out for quite a while and Agnes is shocked to learn that he'd rather live with two roommates on campus than move in with her. As soon as he meets one of his roommates, Louis-Anault, Paul's behavior changes - he is attracted to Louis without realizing so himself. Agnes, on the other hand, gets quite jealous and offers a bet: Whoever gets to have Louis-Anault first, wins... If she does, Paul will no longer explore his homosexual desires, if he does - she'll walk away. Meanwhile, Paul meets Mecir, a young Arab worker, who shows him there's more to life than elite colleges...

5.9

MagicScore

I'm a Porn Star

2013

I'm a Porn Star follows the lives of guys in the neighborhood who are likely a lot more famous than you - at least on the Internet. There are an estimated 370 million pornographic websites on-line. Porn is now a thirteen BILLION dollar business. So who's doing all this moonlighting? Turns out -- probably some people you know.

5.8

MagicScore

#10

Longhorns

2011

Back in 1982, a Texas University student who is curious about the male sex fantasies he's been having, decides he needs to hook up with an out gay student on campus.

5.7

MagicScore

#11

Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss

1998

Billy Collier is a photographer working on a series of pictures featuring recreations of movie kisses, with drag queens playing the female roles. For his male model, he hires Gabriel, a young waiter on whom he has developed a serious crush. While Billy is openly gay, Gabriel says that he is straight and even claims to have a girlfriend. However, as they spend more time together and grow closer, Billy becomes increasingly unsure that this is true.

5.6

MagicScore

#12

Kiss the Bride

2007

In high school, Matt and Ryan were best friends. More than friends, actually. But in the ensuing ten years, they've lost contact. So when Matt receives an invitation to Ryan's wedding he's surprised - especially that Ryan is marrying a woman!

4.7

MagicScore

#13

Confusion of Genders

2000

Bisexual attorney Alain is bedding his female boss, his murderer client, the client's hairdresser girlfriend, and a precocious boy who knows what he wants and tries to convince Alain that he can 'have it all'.

4.5

MagicScore

#14

Cabaret

1972

Inside the Kit Kat Club of 1931 Berlin, starry-eyed singer Sally Bowles and an impish emcee sound the clarion call to decadent fun, while outside a certain political party grows into a brutal force.

7.4

MagicScore

#15

End of the Century

2019

When Ocho, an Argentine poet on vacation in Barcelona, spots Javi from his balcony, the attraction is subtle but persistent. After a missed connection on the beach, a third chance encounter escalates to a seemingly random hookup. But are they part of each other’s histories, or maybe even destinies?

7.2

MagicScore

#16

Velvet Goldmine

1998

Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.

6.9

MagicScore

#17

Les Invisibles

2012

Several elderly homosexual men and women speak frankly about their pioneering lives, their fearless decision to live openly in France at a time when society rejected them.

6.8

MagicScore

#18

Making Love

1982

A perfect typical LA couple find their happily-ever-after life broken when the husband confronts his long-repressed attraction for other men.

6.8

MagicScore

#19

Sunday Bloody Sunday

1971

Recently divorced career woman Alex Greville begins a romantic relationship with glamorous mod artist Bob Elkin, fully aware that he's also intimately involved with middle-aged doctor Daniel Hirsh. For both Alex and Daniel, the younger man represents a break with their repressive pasts, and though both know that Bob is seeing both of them, neither is willing to let go of the youth and vitality he brings to their otherwise stable lives.

6.6

MagicScore

#20

Angels of Sex

2012

Carla and Bruno believe they have answers for everything until Rai appears in their lives, an attractive and mysterious young who lives outsidethe rules. In this story about love and friendship, boundaries dissolve by the rhythm of funkyand break to offer a provocative, exciting and deeply touching vision about romantic relationships.

6.4

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills?

The top films similar to Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills by MovieMagicScore are Misericordia (6.3), Curmudgeons (7.4), Straight Up (6.9). Each shares comedy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills worth watching?

Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.3/10 from 30 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills?

Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989) is a comedy film directed by Paul Bartel, starring Jacqueline Bisset, Ray Sharkey, Robert Beltran.

Where can I find more recommendations like Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills?

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This ranked list pairs Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989), a comedy film from Paul Bartel, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Jacqueline Bisset 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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