Ben je fan van de hilarische chaos in 'Why Him?' (2016) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde mix van familieconflicten, ongemakkelijke humor en hartverwarmende momenten bieden. Perfect voor wie houdt van komedies met een vleugje romantiek en generatiekloof-humor!

Meet the Parents (2000)
Beschreibung: A comedy centered around the awkward and often hilarious interactions between a man and his potential in-laws, highlighting the clash of personalities and the struggle to impress.
Fakt: The film was originally intended to be a sequel to a 1992 movie called 'The In-Laws,' but it was reworked into a standalone project. The iconic 'circle of trust' concept became a memorable part of pop culture.


Meet the Fockers (2004)
Beschreibung: Continues the comedic exploration of family dynamics, this time focusing on the eccentricities of the other set of parents, blending humor with relatable familial tensions.
Fakt: Barbra Streisand and Dustin Hoffman joined the cast as the Fockers, bringing their unique comedic styles to the sequel. The film's success led to discussions of a third installment for years.


The Proposal (2009)
Beschreibung: A romantic comedy that mixes humor with the stress of meeting a partner's family under false pretenses, creating a series of comedic and heartfelt moments.
Fakt: Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds' chemistry was so strong that many scenes were improvised. The film was shot in just 44 days, a relatively short schedule for a major studio production.


The Hangover (2009)
Beschreibung: A raucous comedy about a group of friends navigating absurd and outrageous situations, emphasizing male bonding and the chaos of misadventures.
Fakt: The film's success spawned two sequels and became the highest-grossing R-rated comedy at the time. The tiger in the hotel room was a real, trained tiger named Tyson.


Bad Teacher (2011)
Beschreibung: A subversive comedy featuring an unapologetically crude protagonist in an inappropriate professional setting, blending dark humor with unexpected redemption.
Fakt: Cameron Diaz performed most of her own stunts, including the car wash scene. The film was originally conceived as a vehicle for Katherine Heigl before Diaz took the role.


Bridesmaids (2011)
Beschreibung: A female-led comedy that balances crude humor with genuine emotional moments, focusing on friendship, rivalry, and the pressures of wedding culture.
Fakt: The infamous food poisoning scene was inspired by a real-life incident involving writer/star Kristen Wiig. The film helped prove that female-driven comedies could be box office successes.


Horrible Bosses (2011)
Beschreibung: A dark comedy about employees plotting against their terrible bosses, mixing crude humor with workplace satire and unexpected twists.
Fakt: The film's premise was inspired by real-life stories from the writers' friends. Colin Farrell's balding, cocaine-addicted character was a drastic departure from his usual roles.


We're the Millers (2013)
Beschreibung: A comedy about a fake family thrown together for a scheme, featuring awkward family dynamics and outrageous situations that test their relationships.
Fakt: Jennifer Aniston's pole dance scene became one of the most talked-about moments of the film. The RV used in filming was auctioned for charity after production wrapped.


Neighbors (2014)
Beschreibung: A comedy about the clash between young parents and a rowdy fraternity next door, exploring themes of maturity, responsibility, and generational differences.
Fakt: Zac Efron's casting against type as a frat boy helped revitalize his career. Many of the party scenes were filmed with real college students as extras to add authenticity.


The Intern (2015)
Beschreibung: A lighthearted yet insightful look at generational differences in the workplace, blending humor with themes of mentorship and unexpected friendships.
Fakt: Robert De Niro's character was inspired by real-life senior interns in tech companies. The film's office set was designed to resemble a real startup environment.
