What should I watch after That's My Boy?

Try The Royal Tenenbaums, Bad Moms, Knocked Up—each shares DNA with That's My Boy while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is That's My Boy?

That's My Boy (2012) is best described as Comedy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is That's My Boy worth revisiting?

Viewer scores sit around 5.8/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto That's My Boy (2012) as a comedy theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. 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 56m · ★ 5.8

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1.The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
★ 7.5 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 50m
Why you'll love it
If That's My Boy clicked for you, The Royal Tenenbaums (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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2.Bad Moms (2016)
★ 6.5 · Comedy · 1h 40m
Why you'll love it
If That's My Boy clicked for you, Bad Moms (2016) 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.Knocked Up (2007)
★ 6.3 · Comedy · Romance · Drama · 2h 9m
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If That's My Boy clicked for you, Knocked Up (2007) 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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4.The Graduate (1967)
★ 7.6 · Drama · Romance · Comedy · 1h 46m
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If That's My Boy clicked for you, The Graduate (1967) 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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5.Trading Places (1983)
★ 7.2 · Comedy · 1h 56m
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If That's My Boy clicked for you, Trading Places (1983) 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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6.A Serious Man (2009)
★ 6.7 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 46m
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If That's My Boy clicked for you, A Serious Man (2009) 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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7.The Lost Boys (1987)
★ 7.1 · Horror · Comedy · Thriller · 1h 37m
Why you'll love it
If That's My Boy clicked for you, The Lost Boys (1987) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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8.Matchstick Men (2003)
★ 7.0 · Comedy · Drama · Crime · 1h 56m
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If That's My Boy clicked for you, Matchstick Men (2003) 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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9.Buffalo '66 (1998)
★ 7.1 · Drama · Romance · Comedy · 1h 50m
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If That's My Boy clicked for you, Buffalo '66 (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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10.The Rebound (2009)
★ 6.5 · Romance · Comedy · 1h 35m
Why you'll love it
If That's My Boy clicked for you, The Rebound (2009) 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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FAQ

What should I watch after That's My Boy?: Try The Royal Tenenbaums, Bad Moms, Knocked Up—each shares DNA with That's My Boy while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is That's My Boy?: That's My Boy (2012) is best described as Comedy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is That's My Boy worth revisiting?: Viewer scores sit around 5.8/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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1.The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

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7.The Lost Boys (1987)

8.Matchstick Men (2003)

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