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A Family Affair is a romantic comedy film directed by Richard LaGravenese. The Netflix venture dropped on June 28, 2024, and quickly became one of the top films streaming globally. The lighthearted comedy of A Family Affair has excited viewers to find more movies with such flavor. And thankfully, there are plenty of films that have the same feel-good element as this one.
A Family Affair tells the story of a frustrated and overworked assistant whose film star boss starts having a sizzling affair with her mother. Stuck in this awkward situation, all the characters try to navigate the complicated path of love, life, and desires.
A Family Affair is produced by Roth/Kirschenbaum Films and written by Carrie Solomon. The film stars Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, Joey King, Liza Koshy, and Kathy Bates in prominent roles.
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10 movies like A Family Affair to explore
1) Crazy Rich Asians, 2018
Crazy Rich Asians is one of the most exciting success stories in recent Hollywood history. Set in Singapore, the film features an all-Asian star cast and fantastic, dazzling venues.
Crazy Rich Asians follows Rachel Chu, played by Constance Wu, who has to prove her worth to her fiance's crazy rich Asian family. The film's strong narrative is backed by some heartfelt and laugh-out-loud moments. The latter is mostly attributed to the comedic talents of Awkwafina and Ken Jeong.
The film is available on Netflix and Prime Video to stream.
2) The Idea of You, 2024
The Idea of You has the same theme of romance between an older artistic woman and a younger star as in A Family Affair. Solene and Hayes meet at Coachella and feel an instant connection. Hayes pursues her and thus begins a romance that captures instant media attention. The film thrives on old-school romance while dealing with progressive themes.
The Amazon Prime film, directed by Michael Showalter, stars Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, and Reid Scott in prominent roles.
3) Why Him?, 2016
In Why Him? Bryan Cranston plays Ned Fleming, a father who experiences his worst nightmare when his daughter Stephanie is dating a hippies-que man named Liard. But there is a twist: Liard, played by James Franco, is a retired multi-millionaire.
It's a simple film with a simple message - Don't judge a book by its cover. There are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments for comedy fans to enjoy.
The film is available on Prime Video and Disney+.
4) Mother of the Bride, 2024
Mother of the Bride is another film to binge on Netflix after A Family Affair. In the film, Lana, played by Brooke Sheilds, gets the shockingly delightful news that her daughter Emma is getting married. But at the wedding venue, a bigger, not-so-delightful surprise awaits her. Her to-be son-in-law's father used to be her boyfriend in college. Now Lana must show him what he missed in his life.
Mother of the Bride is a fun-filled Netflix original comedy, elevated by the performances of its cast, which includes stars Brooke Shields, Miranda Cosgrove, Sean Teale, Chad Michael Murray, Rachael Harris, and Benjamin Bratt.
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5) Set It Up, 2018
Charlie and Harper are frustrated at their respective jobs because their single workaholic bosses always keep them on their toes. They join hands and devise a plan to set their bosses up with each other. But in the process, love starts to blossom between them. The film is sweet and funny and has four charming actors on screen to admire.
Set It Up, directed by Claire Scanlon, stars Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Taye Diggs, and Lucy Liu. It can be streamed on Netflix and Apple TV.
6) No Hard Feelings, 2023
Maddie, played by Jennifer Lawrence, is a woman on the brink of losing her house. She gets hired by a wealthy couple to date their introverted and awkward son, Percy Becker, played by Andrew Barth Feldman.
Percy is not an easy teenager to seduce, and in the process, Maddie ends up developing an unexpected friendship with him. Jennifer Lawrence shines in her role and does most of the heavy lifting in terms of comedy. Her performance is worth a watch.
Directed by Gene Stupintsky, No Hard Feelings is available on Netflix.
7) Anyone But You, 2023
Another Glenn Powell film on this list. But, this film came out when he had become one of the hottest new talents in the industry. In Anyone But You, Powell pairs up with Sydney Sweeny. The couple shares a sizzling chemistry and provides some hilarious moments.
The film is about Ben and Beatrice, who share a sour history, pretending to be a couple at a wedding in Australia. Will Gluck's film can be the perfect follow-up to A Family Affair.
8) America's Sweethearts, 2001
Directed by Joe Roth and written by Billy Crystal and Peter Tolan, America's Sweethearts is also set in the hustling and bustling world of Hollywood, like A Family Affair. The film follows Kiki, the personal assistant of a female actor, who ends up falling in love with her husband, another star.
America's Sweethearts stars Julia Roberts, Billy Crystal, John Cusack, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Hank Azaria, Stanley Tucci, and Christopher Walken. This star cast is enough to get anyone to watch this movie.
The film is available on Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
9) Something's Gotta Give, 2003
Something's Gotta Give is one of the earliest films about a romance between people with age differences. Like A Family Affair, two people coming from different worlds with poles apart personalities develop attraction towards each other.
The film stars Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves, Amanda Peet, Frances McDormand, Paul Michael Glaser, Jon Favreau, and KaDee Strickland in prominent roles. It's available on Netflix and Apple TV.
10) Liberal Arts, 2012
Liberal Arts is a coming-of-age story written and directed by Josh Radnor, who gained popularity for playing Ted Mosby in How I Met Your Mother. It's about Jesse Fisher, a middle-aged man struggling to come to terms with his passing youth. He meets a college student, Zibby, played by Elizabeth Olsen, and develops a strange connection despite their age difference.
Liberal Arts shows the nuanced understanding of Josh Radner on the subject matter and feels personal. It's a carefully woven piece of art that has something to convey.
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The film is available on Prime Video and is a good watch for fans who want to watch a film with the themes of A Family Affair but in a different flavor.
