What should I watch after Life of the Party?

Try Hook, Bridget Jones's Diary, American Reunion—each shares DNA with Life of the Party while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is Life of the Party?

Life of the Party (2018) is best described as Comedy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is Life of the Party worth revisiting?

Viewer scores sit around 6.1/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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Why people love it

Life of the Party works as a comedy movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The film leans hard into its core genre, which is exactly what fans say they wanted more of from blockbusters in that era.

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Runtime 1h 45m · ★ 6.1

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1.Hook (1991)
★ 6.8 · Adventure · Fantasy · Comedy · 2h 22m
Why you'll love it
If Life of the Party clicked for you, Hook (1991) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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2.Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
★ 6.7 · Comedy · Romance · Drama · 1h 37m
Why you'll love it
If Life of the Party clicked for you, Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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3.American Reunion (2012)
★ 6.3 · Comedy · 1h 54m
Why you'll love it
If Life of the Party clicked for you, American Reunion (2012) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
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4.The Kissing Booth 3 (2021)
★ 6.9 · Romance · Comedy · 1h 52m
Why you'll love it
If Life of the Party clicked for you, The Kissing Booth 3 (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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- Netflix
- Netflix Standard with Ads
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5.Animal House (1978)
★ 7.0 · Comedy · 1h 49m
Why you'll love it
If Life of the Party clicked for you, Animal House (1978) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
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6.First Daughter (2004)
★ 6.2 · Family · Comedy · Drama · 1h 45m
Why you'll love it
If Life of the Party clicked for you, First Daughter (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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- Amazon Prime Video
- Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- 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.To Die For (1995)
★ 6.6 · Drama · Comedy · Crime · 1h 46m
Why you'll love it
If Life of the Party clicked for you, To Die For (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
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8.Can't Hardly Wait (1998)
★ 6.2 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 40m
Why you'll love it
If Life of the Party clicked for you, Can't Hardly Wait (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
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9.Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025)
★ 6.4 · Romance · Comedy · Drama · 2h 4m
Why you'll love it
If Life of the Party clicked for you, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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- Peacock Premium
- Peacock Premium Plus
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
- FlixFling(Rent)
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10.Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)
★ 7.3 · Comedy · 1h 30m
Why you'll love it
If Life of the Party clicked for you, Eddie Murphy Raw (1987) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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- fuboTV
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FAQ

What should I watch after Life of the Party?: Try Hook, Bridget Jones's Diary, American Reunion—each shares DNA with Life of the Party while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Life of the Party?: Life of the Party (2018) is best described as Comedy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Life of the Party worth revisiting?: Viewer scores sit around 6.1/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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1.Hook (1991)

2.Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)

3.American Reunion (2012)

4.The Kissing Booth 3 (2021)

5.Animal House (1978)

6.First Daughter (2004)

7.To Die For (1995)

8.Can't Hardly Wait (1998)

9.Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025)

10.Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)

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