Movies Like A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Gothenburg

If you liked A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Gothenburg (1967), a comedy and music movie directed by Hasse Wallman, 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
Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)
★ 6.3/10Also comedy and music
A group of rock-music-loving students, with the help of the Ramones, take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration.
2
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025)
★ 6.2/10Also comedy and music
Kevin, Nick, and Joe Jonas face a series of escalating obstacles as they struggle to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families.
3
A Day at the Races (1937)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy and music
Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's sanitarium by winning a big race with a finicky horse owned by Judy's boyfriend Gil. There are a few problems. Hackenbush, who was recently put in charge of…
4
Airheads (1994)
★ 6.2/10Also comedy and music
The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an FM rock radio station and hold the deejays hostage until they agree to broadcast the band's tape.
5
Back to the Beach (1987)
★ 5.9/10Also comedy and music
A former beach boy and his wife go to California to visit their daughter and become part of the new beach scene.
6
The Big Store (1941)
★ 6.3/10Also comedy and music
A detective is hired to protect the life of a singer, who has recently inherited a department store, from the store's crooked manager.
7
CB4 (1993)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy and music
A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't appear to know as much about…
8
Josie and the Pussycats (2001)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy and music
Josie, Melody and Val are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and straight to the top, while remaining true to their look, style and sound. They get a record deal…
9
I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978)
★ 6.3/10Also comedy and music
If they miss The Beatles' first appearance in the U.S.A., they will hate themselves for the rest of their lives - so four young girls from New Jersey set off even though they don't have tickets for the show! The…
10
The Rocker (2008)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy and music
In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's…
11
A Hard Day's Night (1964)
★ 7.3/10Also comedy and music
Capturing John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in their electrifying element, 'A Hard Day's Night' is a wildly irreverent journey through this pastiche of a day in the life of The Beatles during…
12
Animal Crackers (1930)
★ 6.9/10Also comedy and music
The well-known explorer and hunter Captain Spaulding has just returned from Africa, and is being welcomed home with a lavish party at the estate of influential society matron Mrs. Rittenhouse when a valuable painting…
13
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019)
★ 7/10Also comedy and music
John Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety special.
14
The Girl Can't Help It (1956)
★ 6.3/10Also comedy and music
A down-and-out gangster hires a down-on-his-luck agent to make his girlfriend a recording star within six weeks.
15
My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever (2018)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy and music
As the ponies prepare for another Hearth's Warming, families come together to celebrate the holiday; Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash are ready for the big day, but Princess Twilight Sparkle…
16
Sneakerella (2022)
★ 5.9/10Also music and comedy
When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity…
17
Help! (1965)
★ 6.9/10Also comedy and music
An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard…
18
Work It (2020)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy and music
A brilliant but clumsy high school senior vows to get into her late father's alma mater by transforming herself and a misfit squad into dance champions.
19
The School of Rock (2003)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy and music
Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his straight-A students…
20
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy and music
The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.