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Movies Like The Seat Filler

If you liked The Seat Filler (2004), a comedy and romance movie directed by Nick Castle, 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. 1The Valet

    The Valet (2022)

    ★ 7.4/10Also comedy and romance

    World famous movie star Olivia faces a PR disaster when a paparazzi snaps a photo of her with her married lover, Vincent. The hard-working valet Antonio accidentally appears in the same photo and is enlisted to pose as…

  2. 2Blind Date

    Blind Date (1987)

    ★ 6/10Also comedy and romance

    When bachelor Walter Davis is set up with his sister-in-law's pretty cousin, Nadia Gates, a seemingly average blind date turns into a chaotic night on the town. Walter's brother, Ted, tells him not to let Nadia drink…

  3. 3Cry-Baby

    Cry-Baby (1990)

    ★ 6.5/10Also comedy and romance

    A prim and proper schoolgirl goes against her society grandmother's wishes when she dates a motorcycle-riding juvenile delinquent.

  4. 4She's Funny That Way

    She's Funny That Way (2015)

    ★ 5.9/10Also comedy and romance

    On the set of a playwright's new project, a love triangle forms between his wife, her ex-lover, and the call girl-turned-actress cast in the production.

  5. 5The Ugly Truth

    The Ugly Truth (2009)

    ★ 6.5/10Also comedy and romance

    A romantically challenged morning show producer is reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests by her chauvinistic correspondent to prove his theories on relationships and help her find love. His clever…

  6. 6Tootsie

    Tootsie (1982)

    ★ 7.2/10Also comedy and romance

    When struggling, out of work actor Michael Dorsey secretly adopts a female alter ego—Dorothy Michaels—in order to land a part in a daytime drama, he unwittingly becomes a feminist icon and ends up in a romantic pickle.

  7. 7The Truth About Cats & Dogs

    The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)

    ★ 6.1/10Also comedy and romance

    A successful veterinarian and radio show host with low self-esteem asks her model friend to impersonate her when a handsome man wants to see her.

  8. 8Laws of Attraction

    Laws of Attraction (2004)

    ★ 5.8/10Also comedy and romance

    Amidst a sea of litigation, two New York City divorce lawyers find love.

  9. 9The Wrong Paris

    The Wrong Paris (2025)

    ★ 6.7/10Also romance and comedy

    Dawn thinks she's joining a dating show in Paris, France, only to land in Paris, Texas. She has an exit plan — until sparks fly with the cowboy bachelor.

  10. 10The Woman in Red

    The Woman in Red (1984)

    ★ 6.3/10Also comedy and romance

    When a happily married family man, who would never consider an affair, meets a beautiful woman in red, he is totally infatuated and desperate to make her acquaintance. However, as he tries out various schemes to sneak…

  11. 11Some Kind of Wonderful

    Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)

    ★ 6.8/10Also romance and comedy

    Keith Nelson, an artsy high school outcast, tries to land a date with popular girl Amanda Jones with some help from his tomboy best friend, Watts. However, Watts realizes she likes Keith as more than just a friend and…

  12. 12That Awkward Moment

    That Awkward Moment (2014)

    ★ 6.1/10Also comedy and romance

    Best pals Jason and Daniel indulge in casual flings and revel in their carefree, unattached lives. After learning that the marriage of their friend Mikey is over, they gladly welcome him back into their circle. The…

  13. 13Yes Man

    Yes Man (2008)

    ★ 6.7/10Also comedy and romance

    Carl Allen, a guy whose life is going nowhere, signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say yes to everything…and anything.

  14. 14High Society

    High Society (1956)

    ★ 6.8/10Also comedy and romance

    With socialite Tracy Lord about to remarry, her ex-husband - with the help of a sympathetic reporter - has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him.

  15. 15Monster-in-Law

    Monster-in-Law (2005)

    ★ 6.2/10Also romance and comedy

    Office temp Charlotte Cantilini thinks she's found Mr. Right when she starts dating gorgeous surgeon Dr. Kevin Fields. But there's a problem standing in the way of everlasting bliss: Kevin's overbearing and controlling…

  16. 16Cover Girl

    Cover Girl (1944)

    ★ 6.4/10Also comedy and romance

    A nightclub dancer makes it big in modeling, leaving her dancer boyfriend behind.

  17. 17Pal Joey

    Pal Joey (1957)

    ★ 6.3/10Also romance and comedy

    An opportunistic singer woos a wealthy widow to boost his career.

  18. 18Focus

    Focus (2015)

    ★ 6.9/10Also romance and comedy

    Nicky, an accomplished con artist, gets romantically involved with his disciple Jess but later ends their relationship. Years later, she returns as a femme fatale to spoil his plans.

  19. 19Viva Las Vegas

    Viva Las Vegas (1964)

    ★ 6.1/10Also romance and comedy

    Lucky Jackson arrives in Las Vegas with his car literally in tow ready for the first Grand Prix — once he has the money for an engine. He gets the cash easily enough but mislays it when the pretty pool manageress takes…

  20. 20Broadway Danny Rose

    Broadway Danny Rose (1984)

    ★ 7.1/10Also comedy

    A hapless talent manager named Danny Rose, by helping a client, gets dragged into a love triangle involving the mob. His story is told in flashback, an anecdote shared amongst a group of comedians over lunch at New…

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