Movies Like We Will Go to Deauville (1962)

We Will Go to Deauville is a 1962 comedy film from Francis Rigaud with a MovieMagicScore of 5.6/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and A Wish for Christmas.

Comedy

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

1989

It's Christmastime, and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.

7.2

MagicScore

A Wish for Christmas

2016

Sara Shaw is the type of woman who prefers to sit on the sidelines at work, but when her big idea for a Christmas initiative is stolen, she makes a wish to Santa that she'll finally have the courage to stand up for herself. Santa grants her wish, but only gives her 48 hours. As the clock ticks, Sara will discover how to channel the Christmas magic and speak her mind all on her own.

5.9

MagicScore

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

2012

British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways as the residents find new purpose in their old age.

7.0

MagicScore

Le Week-End

2013

Nick and Meg Burrows return to Paris, the city where they honeymooned, to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary and rediscover some romance in their long-lived marriage. The film follows the couple as long-established tensions in their marriage break out in humorous and often painful ways.

6.2

MagicScore

Bob le Flambeur

1956

In Paris, Bob Montagne is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning. He is kind, classy and well-liked by virtually everyone in town, including police inspector Ledru. However, when Bob's luck turns sour, he begins to lose friends and makes the most desperate gamble of his life: to rob the Deauville casino during Grand Prix weekend, when the vaults are full. Unfortunately, Bob soon learns that the game is rigged and the cops are on to him.

7.3

MagicScore

Gramps Is in the Resistance

1983

It is 1943 in Paris. Like so many others, the Bourbelle family's home has been taken over by the Germans and they now live in their cellar. Little do they know that the son, Guy-Hubert Bourdelle, is far from being the cowardly hairdresser he pretends. He is in truth the Germans’ most feared opponent: le super-résistant!

6.9

MagicScore

The Tattoo

1968

An art dealer wants to buy a Modigliani, which is tattooed on the back of an old soldier.

6.4

MagicScore

The Old Guard

1960

Three friends leave their village for a retirement home travelling the countryside

6.2

MagicScore

2 Days in New York

2012

Marion and Mingus both come from failed relationships but, by bringing their children together, they've managed to form a small yet happy family. Tensions in their household soon begin to spike when Marion's jovial father shows up on their doorstep with his randy daughter and her peculiar boyfriend in tow. As the motor-mouthed houseguests shatter every taboo imaginable, the happy couple begin to question their commitment.

5.6

MagicScore

#10

Dangerous When Wet

1953

The health conscious, dairy-farming Higgins family begin each day with an invigorating swim. One day, traveling health-tonic salesman, Windy Weebe, comes to town and suggests they could swim the English Channel. Sponsored by "Liquapep" and coached by Windy, the family arrive in Europe. There it is decided that daughter Katie is the only one strong enough to enter the contest. But while she should be focused on the difficult and risky task ahead, Katie is pursed by dashing Frenchman, André Lanet... This comedic musical is well remembered for the scene when Katie dreams she is swimming with cartoon characters Tom & Jerry!

5.9

MagicScore

#11

Between Calais and Dover

1897

A rocky sea voyage as reenacted by Georges Méliès.

5.4

MagicScore

#12

Three Colors: Red

1994

Part-time model Valentine unexpectedly befriends a retired judge after she runs over his dog. At first, the grumpy man shows no concern about the dog, and Valentine decides to keep it. But the two form a bond when she returns to his house and catches him listening to his neighbors’ phone calls.

7.9

MagicScore

#13

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

2011

Three friends who were inseparable in childhood decide to go on a three-week-long bachelor road trip to Spain, in order to re-establish their bond and explore thrilling adventures, before one of them gets married. What will they learn of themselves and each other during the adventure?

7.6

MagicScore

#14

Young Woman and the Sea

2024

This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.

7.9

MagicScore

#15

On a Clear Day

2005

After decades of laboring as a Glasgow shipbuilder, Frank Redmond, a no-nonsense 55-year-old working-class man, suddenly finds himself laid off. For the first time in his life, he is without a job or a sense of direction, and he's too proud to ask for guidance. His best mates - rascally Danny, timid Norman and cynical Eddie - are there for him, but Frank still feels desperately alone. An offhand remark from Danny inspires Frank to challenge himself. Already contemplating the state of his relationships with loving wife Joan and all-but-estranged son Rob, Frank is determined to shore up his own self-confidence. He will attempt the near impossible - swimming the English Channel.

6.3

MagicScore

#16

My Dead Friend Zoe

2024

Merit, a U.S. Army veteran suffering from PTSD, is repeatedly tortured by visions of her deceased friend and company buddy Zoe. After her Afghanistan service in 2016, she attends group therapy until Dale, her grandfather and former Lieutenant Colonel, is recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Merit steps up to his aide, and discovers more about herself and her family, while also gaining the courage to put her metaphorical demons to rest.

6.0

MagicScore

#17

National Lampoon's Van Wilder

2002

Van Wilder has been attending college for far too many years and is scared to graduate, but Van’s father eventually realizes what is going on. When he stops paying his son's tuition fees, Van must come up with the money if he wants to stay in college, so he and his friends come up with a great fund-raising idea – throwing parties. However, when the college magazine finds out and reporter Gwen is sent to do a story on Van Wilder, things get a little complicated.

6.0

MagicScore

#18

Eating Out: Drama Camp

2011

Zack and Casey's relationship is in a slump, but things are about to change at Dick Dickey's Drama Camp. Zack meets gorgeous Benji, and when they get cast as lovers in a sexed-up version of The Taming of the Shrew, their self-restraint is put to the test. Will Zack and Casey's relationship last with Benji in the picture?

5.8

MagicScore

#19

Let Me Dream Again

1900

Possibly the first film to utilize the technique of focus pulling. A man kisses a beautiful and lively woman, then the image blurs and dissolves into a clear image of the man waking up to his nagging wife.

5.6

MagicScore

#20

Sea Devils

1953

Gilliatt, a fisherman-turned-smuggler on the isle of Guernsey, agrees to transport a beautiful woman to the French coast in the year 1800. She tells him she hopes to rescue her brother from the guillotine. Gilliatt finds himself falling in love and so feels betrayed when he later learns this woman is a countess helping Napoleon plan an invasion of England. In reality, however, the "countess" is an English agent working to thwart this invasion. When Gilliatt finds this out, he returns to France to rescue the woman who's true purpose has been discovered by the French.

5.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like We Will Go to Deauville?

The top films similar to We Will Go to Deauville by MovieMagicScore are National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (7.2), A Wish for Christmas (5.9), The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (7.0). Each shares comedy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is We Will Go to Deauville worth watching?

We Will Go to Deauville holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.6/10 from 22 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is We Will Go to Deauville?

We Will Go to Deauville (1962) is a comedy film directed by Francis Rigaud, starring Michel Serrault, Louis de Funès, Claude Brasseur.

Where can I find more recommendations like We Will Go to Deauville?

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About movies like We Will Go to Deauville

This ranked list pairs We Will Go to Deauville (1962), a comedy film from Francis Rigaud, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Michel Serrault 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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