Movies like The Animal (2001)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like The Animal, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Big Daddy

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    Another Adam Sandler classic, where he plays a lazy law school graduate who adopts a five-year-old boy to impress his girlfriend. The absurdity and heartwarming moments echo the feel-good nature of The Animal.

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    2. The Nutty Professor

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    A comedy where Eddie Murphy also takes on multiple roles, portraying a professor who invents a formula that transforms him into a slim, charismatic alter ego. Fans of transformation comedies like The Animal will enjoy this Murphy classic.

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    3. Joe Dirt

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    David Spade plays a janitor with a mullet hairdo who sets out in search of his parents. The movie is filled with physical comedy and unique humor that fans of The Animal would appreciate.

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    4. Norbit

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    Eddie Murphy plays multiple characters in this comedy about a mild-mannered guy who is pushed to the edge by his overbearing wife. The transformative humor and outrageous characterizations are in line with The Animal's comedic style.

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    5. The Hot Chick

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    If you enjoyed Rob Schneider's wacky humor in The Animal, you'd likely appreciate the body-swapping laughs in The Hot Chick. Schneider finds himself in another peculiary hilarious scenario, this time switching bodies with a popular high school cheerleader.

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    6. Shallow Hal

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    Jack Black stars in this film about a superficial man who, after being hypnotized, sees people's inner beauty physically. The quirky premise and comedic delivery are reminiscent of the tone in The Animal.

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    7. The Waterboy

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    Adam Sandler stars as a socially awkward water boy for a college football team who discovers a unique talent for tackling. Like The Animal, it combines sports, unconventional protagonists, and over-the-top humor.

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    8. Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo

    #2,180 most popular movie yesterday

    Rob Schneider takes the lead in this comedy about an unlikely gigolo. Fans of The Animal's slapstick and outrageous comedy will find Deuce Bigalow's misadventures equally entertaining.