Movies Like Alive and Ticking (2011)

Alive and Ticking is a 2011 comedy, drama, family film from Andi Rogenhagen with a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Harvie Krumpet and The Road Within.

Comedy Drama Family

Harvie Krumpet

2003

The odd biography of Harvie Krumpet, a man who has Tourette's Syndrome, chronic bad luck, menial jobs, nudist tendencies, and a book of "fakts" hung around his neck - but still optimistically lives own way and enjoys the small things life has to offer.

7.4

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The Road Within

2014

A young man with Tourette's Syndrome embarks on a road trip with his recently-deceased mother's ashes.

6.9

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Dirty Filthy Love

2005

A man's life falls apart as a result of his affliction with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Tourette's Syndrome in this touching and funny tale.

6.4

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The Big White

2005

To remedy his financial problems, a travel agent has his eye on a frozen corpse, which just happens to be sought after by two hitmen.

6.2

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American Loser

2007

A dramatic comedy about a self-induced attention-deficit disordered, learning disabled, Tourette's syndrome suffering, balance impaired, ex-alcoholic young man from the Upper East Side of Manhattan and the gold-digging girl who inspires him to try to get it together.

5.2

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I Swear

2025

Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

8.3

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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

1954

In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.

7.1

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Front of the Class

2008

A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.

7.9

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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

#10

Phoebe in Wonderland

2008

The fantastical tale of a little girl who won't - or can't - follow the rules. Confounded by her clashes with the rule-obsessed world around her, Phoebe seeks enlightenment from her unconventional drama teacher, even as her brilliant but anguished mother looks to Phoebe herself for inspiration.

7.2

MagicScore

#11

Niagara, Niagara

1998

An outsider and a young woman plagued by Tourette's syndrome meet and together journey to Canada.

6.9

MagicScore

#12

Lammbock

2001

Stefan and Kai run a thriving business: a home-grown cannabis trade disguised as a pizza delivery service. For now they just have to fight aphids.

6.9

MagicScore

#13

Motherless Brooklyn

2019

New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.

6.7

MagicScore

#14

Finding Amanda

2008

A television producer with a penchant for drinking and gambling is sent to Las Vegas to convince his troubled niece to enter rehab.

4.8

MagicScore

#15

Perfect Days

2023

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.

7.8

MagicScore

#16

There Is No Evil

2020

Set against the backdrop of Iran's strict and oppressive legal system, this anthology film tells the stories of four men who each face a moral crisis when having to deal with death penalties.

7.5

MagicScore

#17

Uncle Frank

2020

In 1973, when Frank Bledsoe and his 18-year-old niece Beth take a road trip from Manhattan to Creekville, South Carolina for the family patriarch's funeral, they're unexpectedly joined by Frank's lover Walid.

7.3

MagicScore

#18

Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry

2021

This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.

8.2

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#19

Close-Knit

2017

After being neglected by her mother, a little girl is taken in by her uncle and his transgender girlfriend, who create a loving home for her.

7.1

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#20

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break

1941

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is a 1941 film about a man who wants to sell a film story to Esoteric Studios. On the way he gets insulted by little boys, beaten up for ogling a woman, and abused by a waitress. W. C. Fields' last starring role in a feature-length film.

6.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Alive and Ticking?

The top films similar to Alive and Ticking by MovieMagicScore are Harvie Krumpet (7.4), The Road Within (6.9), Dirty Filthy Love (6.4). Each shares comedy/drama/family themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Alive and Ticking worth watching?

Alive and Ticking holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10 from 51 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Alive and Ticking?

Alive and Ticking (2011) is a comedy, drama, family film directed by Andi Rogenhagen, starring Jasna Fritzi Bauer, Victoria Trauttmansdorff, Waldemar Kobus.

Where can I find more recommendations like Alive and Ticking?

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About movies like Alive and Ticking

This ranked list pairs Alive and Ticking (2011), a comedy and drama and family film from Andi Rogenhagen, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Jasna Fritzi Bauer 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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