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Movies Like El rey de la vecindad

If you liked El rey de la vecindad (1985), a drama and comedy movie directed by Raúl Araiza, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

  1. 1SubUrbia

    SubUrbia (1997)

    ★ 6.2/10Also comedy and drama

    A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults.

  2. 2Landline

    Landline (2017)

    ★ 6.2/10Also comedy and drama

    A teenager living with her sister and parents in Manhattan during the 1990s discovers that her father is having an affair.

  3. 3Family Weekend

    Family Weekend (2013)

    ★ 6.3/10Also comedy and drama

    A 16-year-old girl takes her parents hostage after they miss her big jump-roping competition.

  4. 4Therapy Done Right

    Therapy Done Right (2026)

    ★ 7.6/10Also comedy and drama

    A psychoanalyst who's lost faith in traditional therapy crosses every boundary to help a blocked novelist in this cutting Argentine dark comedy.

  5. 5Litus

    Litus (2019)

    ★ 6/10Also drama and comedy

    A group of friends reunited after the suicide of one of them must face all the secret and lies between them.

  6. 6The People Upstairs

    The People Upstairs (2020)

    ★ 6.4/10Also comedy and drama

    Julio and Ana have been together for more than fifteen years. They have become a couple who no longer look at nor touch one another, and who have made daily fighting the essence of their relationship. This evening, Ana…

  7. 7Almost Friends

    Almost Friends (2017)

    ★ 6.3/10Also drama and comedy

    A man in his mid-20s, still living at home with his mother and stepfather, puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a serious boyfriend. As they become…

  8. 8The Joneses

    The Joneses (2010)

    ★ 6.2/10Also comedy and drama

    A seemingly perfect family moves into a suburban neighborhood, but when it comes to the truth as to why they're living there, they don't exactly come clean with their neighbors.

  9. 9Lady Windermere's Fan

    Lady Windermere's Fan (1925)

    ★ 6.9/10Also comedy and drama

    A society woman believes her husband is having an affair, a misconception which may have dire personal consequences for all involved.

  10. 10Down the Rabbit Hole

    Down the Rabbit Hole (2024)

    ★ 6.8/10Also comedy and drama

    Raised in opulence and culture, a boy's life contrasts with the darkness that seeps in from his father's criminal activities in this dark comedy.

  11. 1153 Sundays

    53 Sundays (2026)

    ★ 6/10Also comedy and drama

    When three siblings agree to meet and discuss their aging father's future, their reunion spirals into bickering, bantering and reliving old grudges.

  12. 12CQ

    CQ (2001)

    ★ 5.9/10Also comedy and drama

    A young filmmaker in 1960s Paris juggles directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle, directing his own personal art film, coping with his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and a new-found infatuation with the sci-fi…

  13. 13Don't Think Twice

    Don't Think Twice (2016)

    ★ 6.4/10Also comedy and drama

    An improv group deals with several crises, including the loss of their lease and one member hitting the big time.

  14. 14It Runs in the Family

    It Runs in the Family (2003)

    ★ 6/10Also comedy and drama

    This is the story of a dysfunctional New York family, and their attempts to reconcile

  15. 15Official Competition

    Official Competition (2021)

    ★ 6.6/10Also comedy and drama

    When a billionaire entrepreneur impulsively decides to create an iconic movie, he demands the best. Renowned filmmaker Lola Cuevas is recruited to mastermind this ambitious endeavour. Completing the all-star team are…

  16. 16Duplex

    Duplex (2003)

    ★ 6.1/10Also comedy

    When a young couple buys their dream home, they have no idea what the sweet little old lady upstairs is going to put them through!

  17. 17Puro Mula

    Puro Mula (2011)

    ★ 8.6/10Also comedy and drama

    Joel is a 28 year old slacker who gets up every morning to drink beer and play his guitar. His older sister interrupts his daily routine by asking him to take care of her 6 year old kid. Joel thinks he can handle it…

  18. 18A Poet

    A Poet (2025)

    ★ 8.7/10Also comedy and drama

    An aging poet finds purpose mentoring Yurlady, a talented teen, though exposing her to the poetry scene might be unwise. His own poetic pursuits led nowhere, leaving him a stereotypical obscure writer.

  19. 19Vera and the Pleasure of Others

    Vera and the Pleasure of Others (2024)

    ★ 6.3/10Also comedy and drama

    Seventeen-year-old Vera earns money by secretly renting out an apartment to teenagers seeking privacy, all while eavesdropping from behind a closed door. As she listens, her own desires awaken.

  20. 20The Other Way Around

    The Other Way Around (2024)

    ★ 6.3/10Also comedy and drama

    After 15 years together, Ale and Alex choose an unconventional way to part ways: by hosting a party to celebrate their separation. Their unexpected decision leaves friends and family confused, forcing everyone to…

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