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Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

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Why people love it

In the House (2012) stuck because it commits to its comedy premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. François Ozon's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The comedy and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 45m · ★ 7.2

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    1.Donnie Darko (2001)

    7.8 · Fantasy · Drama · Mystery · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    Donnie Darko (2001) captures the drama appeal of In the House without simply imitating it. The mystery streak running through both films is what puts Donnie Darko at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Hulu
    • fuboTV
    • Criterion Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    2.Love, Simon (2018)

    8.0 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    The comedy appeal of In the House — that funny edge, the drama — translates cleanly into Love, Simon (2018). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    3.Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

    7.6 · Comedy · Romance · Drama · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) clearly understood what makes comedy work — the same quality that keeps In the House rewatchable. Expect the same funny rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
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    4.Billy Elliot (2000)

    7.6 · Drama · Comedy · Music · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    Billy Elliot (2000) is the kind of film In the House fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The comedy overlap is real, but it's the funny emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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    5.The Spectacular Now (2013)

    6.7 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    The Spectacular Now shares In the House's gift for comedy — the 2013 film delivers drama without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • FlixFling(Rent)
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    6.The First Time (2012)

    7.0 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes In the House compelling — the comedy, the drama — shows up in The First Time (2012) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that funny storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    • MGM Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    7.All About My Mother (1999)

    7.6 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    The comedy energy of In the House is alive in All About My Mother (1999), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a funny payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    8.Do Revenge (2022)

    6.4 · Comedy · Thriller · Romance · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    Do Revenge (2022) operates in the same comedy as In the House, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The funny payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    9.Miller's Girl (2024)

    6.3 · Thriller · Drama · Romance · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    Miller's Girl (2024) belongs to the same conversation as In the House — both anchor their drama in thriller emotion that doesn't let go. The bittersweet undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    10.World's Greatest Dad (2009)

    6.6 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If In the House's comedy stayed with you, World's Greatest Dad (2009) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The drama through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Philo
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after In the House?
Try Donnie Darko, Love, Simon, Breakfast at Tiffany's—each shares DNA with In the House while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is In the House?
In the House (2012) is best described as Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is In the House worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.2/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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