Movies like King Ralph

Although not about royalty, Dumb and Dumber resonates with King Ralph fans through its slapstick humor and the story of two well-meaning but socially awkward friends embarking on a cross-country trip. The comedic misadventures and the light-hearted tone make it comparable.

In Coming to America, viewers follow the comedic tales of a royal, Prince Akeem, who travels to the United States in search of love and a different life, much like John Goodman's character experiences a drastic life change in King Ralph. This film's mix of royalty, humor, and a fish-out-of-water storyline makes it a natural companion piece to King Ralph.

Fans of King Ralph's royal transformation narrative will delight in The Princess Diaries, as it tells the story of an ordinary girl who discovers she's actually a princess. The film follows her amusing journey of adjusting to royal life, echoing King Ralph's themes of unexpected lineage and adapting to new roles.

Johnny English showcases a bumbling Brit who becomes a secret agent, and while it trades the royal angle for spy spoof, it still shares the theme of an unlikely individual taking on an important and traditionally dignified role, much like the protagonist of King Ralph.

Despite being a spy genre film, Austin Powers shares King Ralph's comedic take on an English backdrop. Its parody of British culture and the fish-out-of-water element as Austin tries to fit into the 90s, can resonate with audiences who enjoyed the humor and setting of King Ralph.

In Mr. Deeds, a small-town guy inherits a vast fortune, leading to a series of comic events as he adjusts to his new lifestyle. This movie relates to King Ralph as it also addresses the sudden changes in lifestyle and responsibility that come with unexpected fortune and status.

Dave is a story about an ordinary guy who ends up impersonating the president, which mirrors the rags-to-riches theme in King Ralph. The blend of comedy, politics, and an everyman stepping into a leadership role provides a similar charm and humor.

The comedic story of The Man Who Knew Too Little follows an American who gets caught up in a criminal conspiracy during his visit to London, thinking it's all part of an elaborate theatrical event. Like King Ralph, it plays on the idea of an American unwittingly finding himself in extraordinary circumstances in England.