15 Movies Like The Man in the Hat

Loved The Man in the Hat? 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.

The Intouchables
#1

The Intouchables

A true story of two men who should never have met – a quadriplegic aristocrat who was injured in a paragliding accident and a young man from the projects.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Man in the Hat.

Forced Vacation
#2

Forced Vacation

Following a booking error, two families who are complete opposites, as well as a somewhat snobbish publisher and the influencer he wants to publish, are forced to share a sublime vacation home. The culture clash is immediate, between incompatible habits and strong personalities. Yet, despite the tensions and misunderstandings, this forced vacation takes an unexpected turn and turns out to be an adventure full of surprises and laughter.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Man in the Hat.

After You
#3

After You

Antoine works in a bar in Paris. One evening on his way home from work, he intervenes when a man tries to commit suicide. He feels strangely guilty about having saved the man's life and constantly tries to help him, make things better. No matter what Antoine does, he can't get Louis's mind off Blanche, the woman of his dreams, his sole obsession, the reason why he wanted to die... Antoine decides to look for her, but doesn't let Louis know.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Man in the Hat.

Driver's Ed
#4

Driver's Ed

A group of teens hit the road in a stolen driver's ed car, racing against time to help a lovesick high school senior track down his college-freshman girlfriend and win her back.

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

1001 Nights
#5

1001 Nights

Sheherazade has been married to a ruler who wants many wives, but only one at a time. Consequently, as soon as he has bedded them, he has them put to death. In most retellings, the girl staves off this unfortunate conclusion by putting off the connubial event for a thousand and one nights, telling irresistible stories instead. In this one, she gets hold of a magic lamp.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Man in the Hat.

Amélie
#6

Amélie

At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Man in the Hat.

The Lady Banker
#7

The Lady Banker

Ambitious Emma Eckhert successfully makes her way into a world previously reserved for men: that of high finance. She quickly becomes popular with small savers, but leads a scandalous life that will cost her.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Man in the Hat.

Les K d'Or
#8

Les K d'Or

Noah, who grew up believing he’s Gaddafi’s secret son, is now a treasure hunter obsessed with finding the Libyan leader’s lost gold, scattered across the Sahel after his death. To reach it, he teams up with Zoulika—formerly Louise—an endearing, unpredictable firebrand freshly out of civic reintegration camp. Their cover: joining forces with Ryan, a 52-year-old conservative, visually impaired late bloomer determined to run the legendary Marathon des Sables. Noah wants his father’s gold, Zoulika wants to slip across the border, and Ryan wants to fulfill a childhood dream. Off they go, heading straight into the Sahel.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Man in the Hat.

The Family Plan 2
#9

The Family Plan 2

Now that Dan's assassin days are behind him, all he wants for Christmas is quality time with his kids. But when he learns his daughter has her own plans, he books a family trip to London—putting them all in the crosshairs of an unexpected enemy.

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

Neuilly Yo Mama!
#10

Neuilly Yo Mama!

Samy moves from the underdeveloped crime-ridden French suburb to the riches of Neuilly.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Man in the Hat.

The Chorus
#11

The Chorus

In 1940s France, a new teacher at a school for disruptive boys gives hope and inspiration.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Man in the Hat.

Alter Ego
#12

Alter Ego

Alex, a quiet forty-something, leads an ordinary life until new neighbours move in. The husband is Alex’s perfect lookalike… except for one thing: he has hair. Alex sinks into a growing paranoia as he becomes preoccupied with this more charismatic, brilliant and accomplished mysterious double.

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

Marave
#13

Marave

It follows Manolo, a gentle, naive fairground worker. When their father gets sick, Manolo reunites with his older brother Georges, a con man who abandoned the family twenty years ago. Desperate to prove he is not a failure, Georges schemes to turn the physically strong Manolo into an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) champion.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Man in the Hat.

Bazaar (Murder in the Building)
#14

Bazaar (Murder in the Building)

Misanthropic novelist François writes gripping crime stories – “Agatha Christie meets The Scarlet Pimpernel” – but outside of the swashbuckling imaginary world of his Marquis la Rose-novels, life is far from thrilling. His partner Colette, a professor at the Sorbonne and world-renowned expert on Alfred Hitchcock, is tired of watching François sit around their apartment in his pyjamas and yearns for the excitement of the classic films she watches with her students. When Colette begins to suspect their flamboyant actor neighbour of murdering his wife, the couple’s mundane lives are turned upside down – and their stale relationship is jolted back to life.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Man in the Hat.

Lucky Star
#15

Lucky Star

In 1940, in France, Jean Chevalin lives with his family in great poverty after deserting the army. Convinced that some people manage better than others, he decides to pretend to be Jewish in order to receive help from smugglers and reach the free zone. This ruse will lead his family on a journey that will gradually dismantle his prejudices.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Man in the Hat.