Movies like Paddleton
If Paddleton's mix of male friendship, cancer and neighbor stayed with you, start here. Each film below was picked from what Paddleton's fans love most, with the reason it belongs on this list.
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Friendship
2025 · Directed by Andrew DeYoung · 100 min6.4
Why you'll like itShares: male friendship, neighbor · Also comedy and drama
Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor Austin, and his attempts to make an adult male friend threatens to ruin both of their lives.
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50/50
2011 · Directed by Jonathan Levine · 100 min7.2
Why you'll like itShares: cancer · Also comedy and drama · From the same decade (2010s)
Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.
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White Men Can't Jump
2023 · Directed by Calmatic · 101 min6.4
Why you'll like itShares: male friendship · Also comedy and drama
Seemingly opposite street hoopers, Jeremy, an injury prone former star, and Kamal, a has-been prodigy, team up to take one final shot at living out their dreams.