10 Movies & Shows Like A League of Ordinary Gentlemen

Description: A comedy centered around an underdog story in the world of professional bowling, featuring eccentric characters and a mix of humor and redemption.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a much darker comedy, but was rewritten to be more lighthearted. Woody Harrelson trained extensively to make his bowling scenes look authentic.

Description: A quirky comedy with a laid-back protagonist navigating absurd situations, blending humor with an unconventional sports-related subplot.

Fact: The Dude's love of White Russians was inspired by a real-life friend of the Coen brothers. The film has inspired an annual festival called Lebowski Fest.

Description: A sports comedy about a ragtag team overcoming odds, filled with over-the-top humor and satirical takes on competition.

Fact: Ben Stiller improvised many of his lines as White Goodman. The film's success led to a surge in amateur dodgeball leagues.

Description: A satirical sports comedy featuring an arrogant protagonist who must rediscover his passion, packed with absurd humor and competitive spirit.

Fact: Will Ferrell performed many of his own driving stunts. The film's NASCAR parody was so accurate that real drivers appreciated its authenticity.

Description: A comedic underdog story set in the world of underground ping-pong, featuring eccentric competitors and absurd challenges.

Fact: Christopher Walken's flamboyant villain was inspired by real-life ping-pong hustlers. The actors underwent intensive ping-pong training.

Description: A hilarious take on competitive figure skating with outrageous characters and over-the-top rivalry, blending sports and comedy seamlessly.

Fact: The actors trained for months to perform basic skating moves. The film's choreography was done by a former Olympic skater.

Description: An action-comedy featuring a competitive dynamic between exes, blending humor with chase sequences and unconventional teamwork.

Fact: Jennifer Aniston performed many of her own stunts. The film's chase scenes were inspired by classic screwball comedies.

Description: A workplace comedy set in a high-end restaurant, featuring over-the-top characters and absurd competitive scenarios among staff.

Fact: The film was written by and stars members of the comedy troupe Broken Lizard. Much of the dialogue was improvised during filming.

Description: A buddy cop comedy that satirizes action movie tropes while featuring an unlikely duo navigating absurd situations with humor.

Fact: The film's closing credits feature an elaborate animated sequence explaining financial fraud. Mark Wahlberg's character was originally written for a different actor.

Description: A sports drama with comedic elements about a struggling golfer finding redemption through unconventional mentorship.

Fact: Based on a novel by a former professional golfer. The film features cameos from several real-life golf professionals.