20 movies like Wild in the Streets, ordered by similarity : 1776(1972), The Big Fix(1978), The Great Buck Howard(2008), Thanks a Million(1935), A Foreign Affair(1948), A Hard Day's Night(1964), Woman at War(2018), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington(1939), Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde(2003), The Muppets(2011), That Thing You Do!(1996), The Exterminating Angel(1962) ...
Comedy
USA
1968
97 Minutes
Shelley Winters Christopher Jones Diane Varsi Richard Pryor Kevin Coughlin Michael Margotta May Ishihara Salli Sachse Hal Holbrook Millie Perkins Bert Freed
politician revolutionary singer guitarist anthropologist senator eerie chilling offbeat los angeles mansion washington, d.c. political rally congress counterculture political activism hypocrisy political campaign youth hero worship
A young man gains significant political influence as the leader of a counterculture rock band with his rallying cry of voting rights for teenagers.
Musical, Comedy
USA
1972
141 Minutes
William Daniels Howard da Silva Ken Howard Donald Madden Blythe Danner John Cullum Ron Holgate David Ford Virginia Vestoff William Hansen Roy Poole
john adams thomas jefferson founding father benjamin franklin revolutionary president inspiring campy uplifting philadelphia virginia colony revolution america nationalism declaration of independence constitutional rights congress rise quest
A musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1978
108 Minutes
Richard Dreyfuss Susan Anspach Bonnie Bedelia John Lithgow Ofelia Medina Nicolas Coster F. Murray Abraham Fritz Weaver Jorge Cervera Jr. Michael Hershewe Rita Karin
private investigator politician ex-hippie ex-girlfriend fugitive father amusing offbeat los angeles office house swimming pool corruption political campaign investigation terrorism counterculture pursuit mystery love
An ex-'60s radical now working as a private eye is hired by an old flame to investigate a political smear campaign. The case becomes more dangerous as it unfolds.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2008
90 Minutes
John Malkovich Colin Hanks Emily Blunt Steve Zahn Tom Hanks B.J. Hendricks Jacquie Barnbrook Griffin Dunne Ricky Jay Patrick Fischler Wallace Langham
writer father magician publicist mentor offbeat amusing los angeles cincinnati television studio comeback magic law school writing performance life lessons quest transformation rise 2000s
A young man, much to the chagrin of his father, becomes the new assistant to an illusionist in decline.
Musical, Comedy
USA
1935
87 Minutes
Dick Powell Ann Dvorak Fred Allen Patsy Kelly Raymond Walburn David Rubinoff Benny Baker Andrew Tombes Alan Dinehart Paul Harvey Edwin Maxwell
singer dancer manager politician wife rival playful cheeky engaging bus new york city town rally hotel ambition politics radio romance performance rise
Entertainers enter a political rally to get out of the rain and become part of the show. One of them (Powell) gives a speech in place of the besotted candidate (Walburn) and is chosen to be... See full summary »
Musical, Comedy
USA
1948
116 Minutes
Jean Arthur Marlene Dietrich John Lund Millard Mitchell Peter von Zerneck Stanley Prager
congresswoman military officer singer witty engaging berlin nightclub military base office nazism world war ii political corruption love triangle love quest transformation 1940s
In occupied Berlin, an army captain is torn between an ex-Nazi café singer and the U.S. congresswoman investigating her.
Musical, Comedy
UK
1964
83 Minutes
The Beatles Wilfrid Brambell Norman Rossington John Junkins Victor Spinetti Anna Quayle Deryck Guyler Richard Vernon Eddie Malin Robin Ray Lionel Blair
drummer director bassist teenager singer guitarist playful witty quirky stage bar television studio train england music television gambling fame photography the beatles
Over two "typical" days in the life of The Beatles, the boys struggle to keep themselves and Sir Paul McCartney's mischievous grandfather in check while preparing for a live television performance.
Comedy, Drama
2018
101 Minutes
Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir Jóhann Sigurðarson Juan Camillo Roman Estrada Jörundur Ragnarsson Vala Kristin Eiriksdottir Margaryta Hilska Þórhildur Ingunn Haraldur Stefansson Charlotte Bøving
environmentalist political activist choir director adopted daughter adoption agency representative amusing charming creative endearing engaging gutsy heartwarming hilarious offbeat positive quirky spirited iceland activism environmentalism
Halla is a 50-year-old environmental activist who crusades against the local aluminum industry in Iceland. As her actions grow bolder, her life changes in the blink of an eye when she's finally granted permission to adopt a girl from the Ukraine.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1939
125 Minutes
James Stewart Jean Arthur Claude Rains Edward Arnold Guy Kibbee Thomas Mitchell Eugene Pallette Beulah Bondi H.B. Warner Harry Carey Astrid Allwyn
senator politician secretary uplifting inspiring engaging washington, d.c. courtroom office politics aspirations leadership corruption underdog discovery rise 1930s
A naive man is appointed to fill a vacancy in the United States Senate. His plans promptly collide with political corruption, but he doesn't back down.
Comedy
USA
2003
94 Minutes
Reese Witherspoon Sally Field Regina King Jennifer Coolidge Bruce McGill Dana Ivey Mary Lynn Rajskub Jessica Cauffiel Alanna Ubach Bob Newhart Luke Wilson
lawyer congresswoman politician boyfriend doorman positive playful washington, d.c. congress hotel law office outsider whistleblowing animal rights unlikely hero government underdog rise discovery quest
Elle Woods heads to Washington, D.C. to join the staff of a Representative in order to pass a bill to ban animal testing.
Comedy, Kids & Family
USA
2011
98 Minutes
Jason Segel Amy Adams Chris Cooper Rashida Jones Alan Arkin Donald Glover Ken Jeong Zach Galifianakis Sarah Silverman Emily Blunt
kermit the frog miss piggy oil baron fan young man young woman amusing witty madcap charming los angeles mansion theater santa barbara, calif. fame greed friendship second chance the muppets adventure
A Muppet fanatic with some help from his 2 human compatriots must regroup the Muppet gang to stop an avaricious oil mogul from taking down one of their precious life-longing treasures.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1996
110 Minutes
Tom Everett Scott Liv Tyler Johnathon Schaech Steve Zahn Ethan Embry Tom Hanks Charlize Theron Obba Babatundé Giovanni Ribisi Chris Ellis Alex Rocco
drummer singer manager guitarist girlfriend musician amusing airy spirited pennsylvania united states california rags to riches friendship fame music industry rock 'n' roll love underdog transformation
A local Pennsylvania band scores a one hit wonder in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as they can, with lots of help from its manager.
Comedy, Fantasy, Drama
Italy
1962
92 Minutes
Silvia Pinal Jacqueline Andere José Baviera Enrique Rambal Augusto Benedico Luis Beristáin Antonio Bravo Claudio Brook César del Campo Lucy Gallardo
nobleman wife servant doctor dying person brother offbeat witty mansion salon church dinner party trapped food suicide catholic church incest piano transformation fall
In Venice,during the Inquisition,Sandrigo Bembo,the son of the Doge Giovanni Bembo,is falsely accused of treason out of pure malice by the Grand Inquisitor Rodrigo Zeno.
Sci-Fi, Comedy, Action, Adventure
Canada|New Zealand|USA
2015
95 Minutes
Munro Chambers Anouk Whissell Laurence Leboeuf Edwin Wright Aaron Jeffery Romano Orzari Michael Ironside Orphée Ladouceur Steeve Léonard
scavenger hero mysterious girl war lord cowboy henchmen outlandish offbeat amusing witty madcap thrilling post-apocalyptic wasteland post-apocalypse courage unlikely hero saving the world weapons friendship adventure
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland in 1997, a comic book fan adopts the persona of his favourite hero to save his enthusiastic friend and fight a tyrannical overlord.
Musical, Comedy, Drama
USA
1975
157 Minutes
Keith Carradine Lily Tomlin Karen Black David Arkin Barbara Baxley Ned Beatty Ronee Blakley Timothy Brown Geraldine Chaplin Robert DoQui Shelley Duvall
singer musician lawyer event coordinator politician driver amusing dense spirited nashville, tenn. rally stage music politics marriage infidelity aspirations discovery rise fall
Over the course of a few hectic days, numerous interrelated people prepare for a political convention.
Comedy, Drama
1972
110 Minutes
Robert Redford Peter Boyle Melvyn Douglas Don Porter Allen Goorwitz Quinn Redeker Michael Lerner Karen Carlson Morgan Upton Kenneth Tobey Chris Prey
lawyer campaign manager senator father disheartening brash fascinating powerful california office election political campaign congress manipulation media underdog transformation rivalry 1970s
An image maker (Peter Boyle) grooms the son (Robert Redford) of a political boss (Melvyn Douglas) for a token bid in a U.S. Senate race.
Comedy, Fantasy
USA|Canada
1978
101 Minutes
Warren Beatty Julie Christie Jack Warden James Mason Diane Cannon Charles Grodin Buck Henry Vincent Gardenia Joseph Maher Hamilton Camp
football player environmentalist millionaire angel coach lighthearted dreamy touching heaven los angeles mansion reincarnation death football love second chance metamorphosis transformation love 1970s
A Los Angeles Rams quarterback, accidentally taken away from his body by an overanxious angel before he was meant to die, returns to life in the body of a recently murdered millionaire.
Comedy, Drama
2009
92 Minutes
Itzik Cohen Togo Igawa Dvir Benedek Alon Dahan Shmulik Cohen Irit Kaplan Levana Finkelstein
chef obese man best friend japanese man restaurant owner mother hilarious offbeat heartwarming ramle, israel restaurant woods family home gym arena obesity self-discovery new job cross-cultural relations sumo wrestling
Tired of losing the struggle to control their weight, four pudgy pals enlist the aid of a Japanese restaurateur to train them as sumo wrestlers.
Musical, Comedy
UK
1964
75 Minutes
David Hemmings Joan Newell Veronica Hurst Jennifer Moss Heinz Burt David Bauer
aspiring musician aspiring singer teen boy teen girl group member lighthearted confident engaging inspiring positive spirited england musical performance pop music teen culture swinging london friendship youth growing up quest
Comedy
USA
1998
116 Minutes
Rafer Weigel Eric McCormack Audie England Patrick Van Horn Jonathan Slavin Phil LaMarr William Shatner Deborah Van Valkenburgh
writer director nerd william shatner lighthearted offbeat theater bar apartment los angeles ambition success regret hero worship obsession underdog growing up quest 1990s
Two less than successful film producers, approaching mid-life crisis and clinging to their nerdy sci-fi obsessions, suddenly meet their idol: William Shatner.
Comedy
USA|UK
1998
117 Minutes
Jeff Bridges John Goodman Julianne Moore Steve Buscemi Peter Stormare David Huddleston Philip Seymour Hoffman Flea Leon Russom Sam Elliott Tara Reid
man bowler friend millionaire criminal thug outlandish offbeat hilarious los angeles mistaken identity hedonism drug cartel alcohol underdog crime rise revenge escape 1990s
Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.