15 Movies Like Ants in the Pants

Loved Ants in the Pants? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

14 and Under
#1

14 and Under

This episodic film is a close relative of Wolf Hartwig's schoolgirl report movies, made by the same people, in a similar style, around similar topics. However, this one specifically focuses on the coming-of-age aspects, to an extent that it also touches on delicate issues such as paedophilia.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ants in the Pants.

The Kissing Booth
#2

The Kissing Booth

When teenager Elle's first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school, she risks her relationship with her best friend.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Ants in the Pants.

Self Service Girls
#3

Self Service Girls

A series of vignettes depict different sexual fantasies.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ants in the Pants.

Fall for Me
#4

Fall for Me

Lilli is suspicious of her sister's new fiance, but when an attractive stranger enters her life, she's suddenly distracted by the thralls of desire.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ants in the Pants.

Never Look Away
#5

Never Look Away

German artist Kurt Barnert has escaped East Germany and now lives in West Germany, but is tormented by his childhood under the Nazis and the GDR regime.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ants in the Pants.

Siegfried
#6

Siegfried

The tale of Siegfried, a fearless dragon slayer who wins the heart of Celtic beauty Kriemhild.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ants in the Pants.

Hotel Desire
#7

Hotel Desire

Antonia is a single mother who works as a hotel maid in Berlin. A normal hot summer day takes a dramatic turn when she crosses paths with a particular guest of the hotel, famous blind portrait painter Julius Pass.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ants in the Pants.

The Kissing Booth 2
#8

The Kissing Booth 2

With college decisions looming, Elle juggles her long-distance romance with Noah, changing relationship with bestie Lee and feelings for a new classmate.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Ants in the Pants.

Fucking Berlin
#9

Fucking Berlin

Sonia breaks the perhaps most exciting time of her life, because the 20-year-old moves to Berlin for a mathematics study. Once there, she soon began to build up a new circle of friends, and then she fell in love with the kind, but irresponsible Ladja. There is only one big catch: the dear money is a bit scarce and therefore Sonia one day, financially, but also from curiosity, the path to prostitution. From now on, it leads a brisk double flight, which can fly at any time. Her experiences are ambivalent, as part-time she often gets into difficult situations, but also gets to know nice people, while she enjoys life just as a student. But how long can it maintain the double game?

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ants in the Pants.

The Kissing Booth 3
#10

The Kissing Booth 3

It’s the summer before Elle heads to college, and she has a secret decision to make. Elle has been accepted into Harvard, where boyfriend Noah is matriculating, and also Berkeley, where her BFF Lee is headed and has to decide if she should stay or not.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Ants in the Pants.

Eat Pray Bark
#11

Eat Pray Bark

In this tumultuous comedy, five eccentric dog owners seek help in dealing with their four-legged friends. Their last hope: an intensive course with the charismatic and legendary dog trainer Nodon in the Tyrolean mountains.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ants in the Pants.

Kissing My Sister
#12

Kissing My Sister

Teen brother and sister who rarely get to see each other fall in love with one another one summer.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ants in the Pants.

The DUFF
#13

The DUFF

Bianca's universe turns upside down when she learns that her high school refers to her as a ‘DUFF' (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). Hoping to erase that label, she enlists the help of a charming jock and her favorite teacher. Together they'll face the school's mean girl and remind everyone that we are all someone's DUFF… and that's totally fine.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Ants in the Pants.

John Tucker Must Die
#14

John Tucker Must Die

After discovering they are all dating the same same guy, three popular students from different cliques band together for revenge, so they enlist the help of a new gal in town and conspire to break the jerk's heart, while destroying his reputation.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Ants in the Pants.

Good Bye, Lenin!
#15

Good Bye, Lenin!

Alex Kerner's mother was in a coma while the Berlin wall fell. When she wakes up he must try to keep her from learning what happened (as she was an avid communist supporter) to avoid shocking her which could lead to another heart attack.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ants in the Pants.