100+ Movies like We're the Millers
Trailer Park Boys: Don't Legalize It
Both "Trailer Park Boys: Don't Legalize It" and "We're the Millers" revolve around a group of unconventional characters who get involved in smuggling large quantities of marijuana across borders. In "We're the Millers", a small-time dealer is forced to assemble a fake family to smuggle drugs from Mexico, while in "Trailer Park Boys", the main characters embark on a cross-country trip to sell drug-tested urine, only to get caught up in a marijuana smuggling scheme. The protagonists in both films face opposition from law enforcement figures who are determined to thwart their illegal activities. However, through a series of comedic mishaps and close calls, the groups manage to evade capture and ultimately succeed in their endeavors, albeit with some legal consequences. The movies explore themes of family, friendship, and the pursuit of financial gain through illicit means, all while delivering a healthy dose of raunchy humor.
Rx (Simple Lies)
Both "Rx (Simple Lies)" and "We're the Millers" involve ordinary people getting entangled in drug smuggling operations across the Mexico-U.S. border. A group of friends travel to Mexico, where they acquire a large quantity of drugs with the intention of smuggling them back into the U.S. for profit. However, complications arise during the smuggling process, leading to dangerous encounters with drug dealers and cartels. The protagonists are forced to go on the run, evading law enforcement while trying to survive the perilous situation they've found themselves in. Ultimately, their involvement in the drug trade has severe consequences, with some characters losing their lives. The movies explore themes of desperation, greed, and the risks of engaging in illegal activities.
Poor White Trash
Both "Poor White Trash" and "We're the Millers" follow a group of misfits who get entangled in criminal activities, initially for financial gain but later spiraling out of control. The protagonists form an unlikely "family" unit to carry out their schemes, facing escalating stakes and dangerous situations. They engage in theft, burglary, and smuggling, often through comical and outrageous means. The stories explore themes of friendship, loyalty, and pursuing dreams despite humble beginnings. Despite the chaos, the characters learn valuable life lessons and strengthen their bonds. Both films blend comedy with crime capers, featuring colorful supporting characters and high-stakes chases and confrontations.
High Road
Both "We're the Millers" and "High Road" are comedy films centered around a marijuana dealer who goes on a road trip with an unconventional group posing as a family. In "We're the Millers", a low-level dealer is forced to smuggle marijuana from Mexico and hires his neighbors to pose as his family. Similarly, in "High Road", a dealer flees to avoid arrest and is joined by his neighbor, a rebellious teen, on a trip to visit the teen's mother. Both films involve the protagonists getting entangled with law enforcement and criminal elements related to the drug trade. They also explore themes of found family, personal growth, and reconciliation with estranged family members. The road trip structure and comedic situations arising from the mismatched "family" members are key parallels between the two movies.
Junction
Both "We're the Millers" and "Junction" involve a group of people who get entangled in criminal activities beyond their initial intentions. In "We're the Millers", a small-time drug dealer is forced to smuggle a large amount of marijuana from Mexico, recruiting his neighbors to pose as a family. Similarly in "Junction", a group of meth addicts plan a simple burglary to obtain a TV for drugs, but it escalates into a hostage situation. Both movies feature themes of desperation, criminal underworlds, and unlikely groups banding together. The plots follow the groups' misadventures as their schemes spiral out of control, leading to tense confrontations with dangerous criminals and law enforcement. Ultimately, the groups find themselves in over their heads but form unlikely bonds through their shared experiences.
Reeker
Both "We're the Millers" and "Reeker" involve a group of people embarking on an illicit journey involving drugs. In "We're the Millers", a man is forced to smuggle marijuana from Mexico, while in "Reeker", a group of friends steals drugs from a dealer. Both movies feature the groups encountering dangerous situations and threats along their journey, with characters being killed off one by one. The groups face off against powerful antagonists - a drug cartel boss in "We're the Millers" and a vengeful drug dealer in "Reeker". Ultimately, the surviving members of each group manage to escape their predicaments, though not without suffering losses and trauma. The movies explore themes of deception, survival, and the consequences of criminal activities.
The War Boys
Both "The War Boys" and "We're the Millers" involve a group of people who get entangled in an illegal smuggling operation across the U.S.-Mexico border, initially expecting a relatively minor crime but ending up with a much larger and more dangerous situation than anticipated. The protagonists in each film are forced to pose as a family unit to avoid suspicion while transporting illicit goods. However, their plans go awry due to unforeseen complications, leading to tense confrontations with dangerous criminals and law enforcement. The stories explore themes of deception, family bonds, and the consequences of criminal activities. Ultimately, the protagonists' lives are forever changed by their involvement in the smuggling operations.
Vacation
Both "We're the Millers" and "Vacation" follow the story of a dysfunctional family embarking on a road trip filled with misadventures and mishaps. The central plot revolves around the father figure attempting to recreate a nostalgic family experience, but the journey is fraught with chaos, hijinks, and unexpected obstacles. The families encounter eccentric characters, face legal troubles, and navigate strained relationships within the family unit. Despite the challenges, the trips ultimately bring the families closer together and allow them to rekindle their bonds. The movies share a comedic tone and explore themes of family dynamics, personal growth, and the pursuit of happiness through unconventional means.
Beethoven's 3rd
Both "Beethoven's 3rd" and "We're the Millers" revolve around an unconventional family embarking on a road trip in an RV. In "We're the Millers", a fake family is assembled to smuggle drugs across the border, while in "Beethoven's 3rd", a real family takes an ill-fated vacation with their troublesome St. Bernard dog. The trips are plagued by mishaps and encounters with criminals, with the families facing danger and bonding through the adversities. The movies share themes of family, loyalty, and finding strength in unlikely circumstances. The plots follow similar arcs of the families overcoming obstacles, evading the antagonists, and ultimately emerging closer together by the end.
The Commando
Both "The Commando" and "We're the Millers" involve ordinary families getting entangled with dangerous drug cartels and criminals due to unforeseen circumstances. In "We're the Millers", a small-time drug dealer is forced to smuggle a large shipment of marijuana from Mexico to pay off a debt, recruiting his neighbors to pose as a fake family. In "The Commando", a DEA agent's family unknowingly comes into possession of money stashed by a criminal, leading to a confrontation with the criminal's crew seeking to retrieve it. Both films feature the families being thrust into perilous situations involving Mexican drug cartels and having to use their wits and resources to survive. The plots revolve around the families being caught in the crossfire of the criminal underworld while trying to protect themselves and each other.