Movies Like The Lion from Estrela (1947)

The Lion from Estrela is a 1947 comedy, romance film from Arthur Duarte with a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Courtyard of the Ballads and The Tyrannical Father.

Comedy Romance

The Courtyard of the Ballads

1942

A portrait of the relations between neighbours in a Lisbon courtyard. A story made of small episodes of humour, friendship, rivalry, love.

8.6

MagicScore

The Tyrannical Father

1941

While rehearsing the annual play, a clerk tries to regain the attention of his beloved, in a comedy of equivoques.

7.8

MagicScore

A Song of Lisbon

1933

Vasco is a medical student in Lisbon, supported by his rich aunts, whom he had falsely told he had already graduated. In fact, he devotes himself to a bohemian life, preferring the popular fairs and pretty women, especially Alice, a seamstress from the Castelinhos quarter, which rather upsets her ambitious father, tailor Caetano, who is familiar with Vasco's debts. After failing yet another final exam, he is surprised by his aunts' announcement that they will visit him in Lisbon to see his practice.

8.6

MagicScore

Soccer Days

2003

A comedic romp that celebrates the power of friendship to turn your life around, Dias de Futbol introduces us to Antonio, an ex-convict and amateur shrink who convinces his pals that the best way to overcome their midlife crises and lack of success with women is to reassemble their old soccer team and win something in life, even if only a local championship. Directed by David Serrano. Starring Alberto San Juan, Natalia Verbeke (Dot the I, Son of the Bride), Pere Ponce, and Fernando Tejero.

5.9

MagicScore

Bend It Like Beckham

2002

Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.

6.3

MagicScore

Sudani from Nigeria

2018

When a soccer club manager brings one of his injured foreign players home to recuperate, they form an unlikely bond despite their cultural differences.

7.3

MagicScore

You Again

2010

History -- make that high school -- may repeat itself when Marni learns that Joanna, the mean girl from her past, is set to be her sister-in-law. Before the wedding bells toll, Marni must show her brother that a tiger doesn't change its stripes. On Marni's side is her mother, while Joanna's backed by her wealthy aunt.

6.3

MagicScore

Some Like It... Cold

1960

The old Valmorin died 200 years ago. The notary tells the family about the inheritance: the one who is terminally ill will receive the money. They all try their luck with getting ill before the other so one family member pretends to be deaf, another pretends to have a terrible back ache and so on...

5.5

MagicScore

The Palm Beach Story

1942

A New York inventor, Tom Jeffers, needs cash to develop his big idea, so his adoring wife, Gerry, decides to raise it by divorcing him and marrying an eccentric Florida millionaire, J. D. Hackensacker III.

7.0

MagicScore

#10

Back of the Net

2019

A new student at a soccer academy is determined to beat her rival's team in the national tournament.

6.7

MagicScore

#11

Spite Marriage

1929

An unimpressive but well-intentioned man is given the chance to marry a popular actress, of whom he has been a hopeless fan. But what he doesn't realize is that he is being used to make the actress' old flame jealous.

6.7

MagicScore

#12

Friends with Money

2006

As she reaches her mid-thirties and quits her lucrative job, singleton Olivia finds herself unsure about her future and her relationships with her successful and wealthy friends. She begins to envy the security of her richer friends and, although their lives may seem easier, Olivia's friends have their problems too: screenwriters Christine and Patrick are unable to collaborate on their latest project, Jane and Aaron have lost the romance in their relationship, and Franny and Matt have difficulties handling the demands of parenthood.

5.1

MagicScore

#13

Kill Me If You Dare

2019

Demet and Okan, a married couple, find that the spark in their relationship has disappeared. But life gives them another chance when Okan buys a lottery ticket and happens to win the lottery.

4.9

MagicScore

#14

Touchez Pas au Grisbi

1954

Gentleman gangster Max and his partner, Riton, pull off their last, most successful heist and find themselves comfortable enough to retire in the style they enjoy. However, Max confides the details of the theft to his younger mistress, Josey -- who has secretly taken up with ambitious young rival gangster Angelo. Angelo then has Riton kidnapped and demands the stash of gold as ransom, which threatens Max's dreams of the perfect retirement.

7.2

MagicScore

#15

Shopping

1994

A dark, hip, urban story of a barren and anonymous city where the underclass' sport of choice is ram-raiding. An exciting game in which stolen cars are driven through shop windows to aid large-scale looting before the police arrive. For Tommy, it's a business, but for Billy and Jo, it's a labour of love. As the competition between Tommy and Billy grows more fierce, the stakes become higher and the "shopping" trips increasingly risky.

5.3

MagicScore

#16

Tin Cup

1996

A washed up golf pro working at a driving range tries to qualify for the US Open in order to win the heart of his succesful rival's girlfriend.

6.1

MagicScore

#17

The Heiress

1949

In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.

7.8

MagicScore

#18

Corpse Bride

2005

In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living.

7.6

MagicScore

#19

Family United

2013

Five siblings gather to celebrate a wedding at their family estate on the day Spain plays the final of the 2010 World Cup.

5.9

MagicScore

#20

Suspicion

1941

A sheltered heiress falls for a charming playboy and elopes with him, but soon discovers his gambling vice and mounting debts. As his lies deepen and those around them meet mysterious ends, she begins to suspect that her husband’s affection may conceal a deadly motive—and that she could be his next victim.

7.1

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Lion from Estrela?

The top films similar to The Lion from Estrela by MovieMagicScore are The Courtyard of the Ballads (8.6), The Tyrannical Father (7.8), A Song of Lisbon (8.6). Each shares comedy/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Lion from Estrela worth watching?

The Lion from Estrela holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10 from 22 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is The Lion from Estrela?

The Lion from Estrela (1947) is a comedy, romance film directed by Arthur Duarte, starring António Silva, Milú, Maria Eugénia.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Lion from Estrela?

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 Lion from Estrela

This ranked list pairs The Lion from Estrela (1947), a comedy and romance film from Arthur Duarte, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of António Silva 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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