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Movies that feel likeIl Sorpasso (1962)

Roberto, a shy law student in Rome, meets Bruno, a forty-year-old exuberant, capricious man, who takes him for a drive through the Roman and Tuscany countries in the summer. When their journey starts to blend into their daily lives though, the pair’s newfound friendship is tested.

If you loved Il Sorpasso, the closest films we have are Babette's Feast (1987), Fantomas (1964) and Nights of Cabiria (1957). All three share Il Sorpasso's witty and playful feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is The In-Laws (1979).

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Babette's Feast
1987 · dir. Gabriel Axel
🍅 97%★ 7.7drama · history · comedyMax

The same mix in both: stillness, then wit

The difference: Sits closer to history than Il Sorpasso does

A French housekeeper with a mysterious past brings quiet revolution in the form of one exquisite meal to a circle of starkly pious villagers in late 19th century Denmark.

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Fantomas
1964 · dir. André Hunebelle
★ 6.9comedy · crime · adventure

Playful where it counts, epic underneath

The difference: Easier on the stillness than Il Sorpasso

Fantômas is a man of many disguises. He uses maquillage as a weapon. He can impersonate anyone using an array of masks and can create endless confusion by constantly changing his appearance.

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Nights of Cabiria
1957 · dir. Federico Fellini
🍅 100%★ 8.1drama · comedy

Contemplative drama, and it commits to that

The difference: Trades the scale of Il Sorpasso for an angle of its own

Rome, 1957. A woman, Cabiria, is robbed and left to drown by her boyfriend, Giorgio. Rescued, she resumes her life and tries her best to find happiness in a cynical world. Even when she thinks her struggles are over and she has found happiness and contentment, things may not be what they seem.

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Roger & Me
1989 · dir. Michael Moore
🍅 100%★ 7.5documentary · history · comedy

Comedy with a pulse of wit, in both cases

The difference: 27 years apart, and the 1980s show

A documentary about the closure of General Motors' plant at Flint, Michigan, which resulted in the loss of 30,000 jobs. Details the attempts of filmmaker Michael Moore to get an interview with GM CEO Roger Smith.

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The In-Laws
1979 · dir. Arthur Hiller
🍅 89%★ 7.3comedy · adventure

Both lean on play more than on adventure

In preparation for his daughter's wedding, dentist Sheldon Kornpett meets Vince Ricardo, the groom's father. Vince, a manic fellow who claims to be a government agent, then proceeds to drag Sheldon into a series of chases and misadventures from New York to Central America.

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★ 8.4comedy

Witty comedy in both cases

The film consists of three independent parts: "Workmate", "Déjà vu" and "Operation Y". The plot follows the adventures of Shurik, the naive and nerdy Soviet student who often gets into ludicrous situations but always finds a way out very neatly.

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Casino Royale
1967 · dir. Joseph McGrath
🍅 26%★ 5adventure · action · comedyPrime Video

Adventure built on scale, twice over

Sir James Bond is called back out of retirement to stop SMERSH. In order to trick SMERSH, James thinks up the ultimate plan - that every agent will be named 'James Bond'. One of the Bonds, whose real name is Evelyn Tremble is sent to take on Le Chiffre in a game of baccarat, but all the Bonds get more than they can handle.

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Project A
1983 · dir. Jackie Chan
🍅 81%★ 7.2action · adventure · comedy

Playful drama, and it commits to that

In late 19th century Hong Kong, the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Coast Guard officer Dragon Ma is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made a fool of.

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PlayTime
1967 · dir. Jacques Tati
🍅 98%★ 7.8comedy

Comedy approached the same way

Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.

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Barbarella
1968 · dir. Roger Vadim
🍅 64%★ 5.9science fiction · adventure · comedy

Epic adventure, and it commits to that

In the far future, a highly sexual woman is tasked with finding and stopping the evil Durand-Durand. Along the way she encounters various unusual people.

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Rose Island
2020 · dir. Sydney Sibilia
🍅 75%★ 7comedy · adventureNetflix

Both working the same comedy territory

In 1968, engineer Giorgio Rosa established the independent state called "The Isle of Roses" off the coast of Rimini, built on a platform outside the territorial waters, with Esperanto as the official language. The Italian authorities did not take it well because the micronation was seen as an expedient to not pay taxes on the revenues obtained thanks to the arrival of numerous tourists and curious people.

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There's Still Tomorrow
2023 · dir. Paola Cortellesi
🍅 89%★ 7.7drama · comedy · historyRent or buy

Common ground: black and white

In postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life.

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