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Ted 2 (2015)

Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.

Directed bySeth MacFarlane

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  1. 01

    Ted

    Same saga

    2012 · 107 min · Comedy · Fantasy

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    John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear or his girlfriend, Lori.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • the same director
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  2. 02

    This Is 40

    Same studio

    2012 · 134 min · Comedy

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    Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.

    Why it connects

    • substantial genre overlap
    • a closely matched era
    • shared production studio: Universal Pictures
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  3. 03

    Little Fockers

    Same studio

    2010 · 98 min · Comedy · Other

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    It has taken 10 years, two little Fockers with wife Pam and countless hurdles for Greg to finally get in with his tightly wound father-in-law, Jack. After the cash-strapped dad takes a job moonlighting for a drug company, Jack's suspicions about his favorite male nurse come roaring back. When Greg and Pam's entire clan descends for the twins' birthday party, Greg must prove to the skeptical Jack that he's fully capable as the man of the house.

    Why it connects

    • strong recommendation signals
    • shared production studio: Universal Pictures
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  4. 04

    Daddy's Home

    Shared cast

    2015 · 96 min · Comedy

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    The story of a mild-mannered radio executive who strives to become the best stepdad ever to his wife's two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling, freeloading real father arrives, forcing stepdad to compete for the affection of the kids.

    Why it connects

    • substantial genre overlap
    • a principal cast member
    • a closely matched era
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    Strays

    Same studio

    2023 · 93 min · Adventure · Comedy

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    When Reggie is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug, Reggie is certain that his beloved owner would never leave him on purpose. But once Reggie falls in with Bug, a fast-talking, foul-mouthed stray who loves his freedom and believes that owners are for suckers, Reggie finally realizes he was in a toxic relationship and begins to see Doug for the heartless sleazeball that he is.

    Why it connects

    • strong recommendation signals
    • shared production studio: Universal Pictures
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  6. 08

    This Is Where I Leave You

    Strong movie match

    2014 · 103 min · Comedy · Drama

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    When their father passes away, four grown, world-weary siblings return to their childhood home and are requested -- with an admonition -- to stay there together for a week, along with their free-speaking mother and a collection of spouses, exes and might-have-beens. As the brothers and sisters re-examine their shared history and the status of each tattered relationship among those who know and love them best, they reconnect in hysterically funny and emotionally significant ways.

    Why it connects

    • strong recommendation signals
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  7. 09

    Due Date

    Strong movie match

    2010 · 95 min · Comedy · Drama

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    Peter Highman must scramble across the US in five days to be present for the birth of his first child. He gets off to a bad start when his wallet and luggage are stolen, and put on the 'no-fly' list. Peter embarks on a terrifying journey when he accepts a ride from an actor.

    Why it connects

    • strong recommendation signals
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  8. 10

    The Back-Up Plan

    Strong movie match

    2010 · 106 min · Comedy · Other

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    When Zoe tires of looking for Mr. Right, she decides to have a baby on her own. But on the day she's artificially inseminated, she meets Stan, who seems to be just who she's been searching for all her life. Now, Zoe has to figure out how to make her two life's dreams fit with each other.

    Why it connects

    • strong recommendation signals
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