Movies Like Zaragoza's Lesson

If you liked Zaragoza's Lesson (2014), a comedy movie directed by Frank Rodriguez, 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
Chinese Take-Away (2011)
★ 7.3/10Also comedy
A comedy that chronicles a chance encounter between Robert and a Chinese named Jun who wanders lost through the city of Buenos Aires in search of his uncle after being assaulted by a taxi driver and his henchmen.
2
Crazy Magical Mexico (2026)
★ 7.7/10Also comedy
A man finds the best motivation to secure and save his town: making an independent Mexican film.
3
Lord, Give Me Patience (2017)
★ 6.3/10Also comedy
An ultraconservative family father must spend a weekend with his dysfunctional children for the burial of his wife.
4
No manches, Frida 2: paraíso destruido (2019)
★ 7.9/10Also comedy
Zequi and Lucy are about to get married. Although he promises not to overdo it during the bachelor party, things get out of control.
5
American Dreamer (2022)
★ 6/10Also comedy
In this winsome comedy, an entitled Economics professor pursues a tactic to buy an ailing widow’s mansion for nothing, but he quickly realizes that his seemingly foolproof strategy won’t be as easy as he thought.
6
The Rocket from Calabuch (1956)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy
Professor Hamilton, a naive Nuclear scientist who once thought bombs were good for humanity, realizes his mistake and runs away from his inventions. He hides in Calabuch, a beautiful seaside town where people still…
7
27 Nights (2025)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy
When a woman is admitted by her daughters to a psychiatric clinic for her carefree ways, an expert must judge if she is ill or simply wants to enjoy life.
8
Super Crazy (2018)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy
A 36-year-old meek woman realizes that there’s younger people trying to outpace her doing much less, so she makes a risky change by removing her filter.
9
Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025)
★ 7.2/10Also comedy
In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.
10
The Honest Candidate (2024)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy
A former idealistic leader turned corrupt politician is cursed by his grandmother on the eve of the presidential election, forcing him to be honest. Can he win without lies and what will be the conditions?
11
No manches, Frida (2016)
★ 7.7/10Also comedy
After being released from prison, Zequi, a bank robber, sets out to recover money buried by his accomplice; but is horrified to learn that a high school gymnasium is now over the site where the loot is hidden.
12
Chris D'Elia: Man on Fire (2017)
★ 6.2/10Also comedy
Unbridled comic Chris D'Elia reconsiders his approach to major life events like marriage, not having kids and buying pants for your friends.
13
Exchanged (2024)
★ 8.1/10Also comedy
One enchanted night, during a meteor shower, young Sebastián made a heartfelt wish: for his loving nanny, Lupe, to become his mother, for her warmth and care were what he longed for, unlike his busy mother, Paola. The…
14
Mirame la palomita (1985)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy
Cayetano (Jorge Porcel), a mediocre talent agent, traveling to Mar del Plata with his wife, Carola (Susana Traverso), to fix the contract Jose (Mario Sapag), representing an unknown wannabe comic number in different…
15
7 Days (2005)
★ 7.6/10Also comedy
Claudio Caballero decides to gamble $500,000 in a desperate attempt to raise the cash necessary to bring the world's biggest band (U2) to Mexico.
16
Los verduleros 3 (1992)
★ 7.3/10Also comedy
Enjoy a fun day with the cops that leak to bad to good to pursue! A sensational affair with a dangerous killer who escapes from prison and decides to take revenge on them killing them one to one ... If crime is bad…
17
Bendita Suegra (2023)
★ 8.4/10Also comedy
Andrea, a successful veterinarian who loves her job and is in a relationship with Lucio, an up-and-coming lawyer who grew up in the country. Lucio has some news for Andrea: his mother is turning 60 and is throwing a…
18
Old Man Made in Spain (1969)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy
A widow shepherd who lives at the Aragonese Pyrenees sees how his three young daughters, Cándida, Visi, and Nieves, go to Madrid to find a better life and leave him alone. There they all get married, have sons and…
19
Sanky Panky (2007)
★ 7.7/10Also comedy
In the Dominican Republic, Genaro works in a small family store and lives with his mother in a poor neighborhood. He is learning a few words in English and dreams of being a Sanky Panky to marry an American tourist to…
20
Louis C.K.: Ridiculous (2026)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy
From a bee getting shot in New York City to paying strangers to take his aging father, Louis C.K. unleashes the ridiculous thoughts in his mind.