Jerry Seinfeld has directed the upcoming American comedy movie Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story set in 1963 Michigan and follows the competition between Kellogg’s and Post Consumer Brands to produce a breakfast pastry before the other.
The cast members include Jerry Seinfeld himself with Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, James Marsden, Jack McBrayer, Thomas Lennon, and others in other roles. The movie is expected to be released by Netflix in 2023.
Following is a list of other comedy films that you might be interested in while waiting for ‘Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story’ to be released.
Top 10 Films Like Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story:
Big Night (1996)-
Stanley Tucci and Campbell Scott co-directed the American comedy-drama film the plot of which revolves around two Italian immigrant brothers among whom one is a chef and the other is a businessman.
The story follows their effort to impress a renowned American-Italian singer in order to save their failing restaurant.
Tony Shalhoub portrayed the perfectionist chef and the older brother Primo with Stanley Tucci playing the role of the restaurant manager and younger brother Secondo in the movie.
It premiered at Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 1996. It was released in the United States the same year on 20th September.
The Wing or the Thigh (1976)-
Claude Zidi directed this French comedy movie the plot of which finds a food critic finding his wish of retiring from his family business and training his son to continue the same, disrupted after a fast food entrepreneur arrives and the fact comes out that his son wants to become a clown.
Louis de Funès and Coluche portrayed the father and son Charles Duchemin and Gérard in the movie with Julien Guiomar starring as Jacques Tricatel with whom Duchemin begins to compete. The movie was released on October 27, 1976.
Good Burger (1997)-
Brian Robbins directed this teen comedy movie the plot of which revolves around a high school student who wrecks the car of his teacher and finds himself getting a summer job at a fast food restaurant named Good Burger to pay back for the damages. But after a new restaurant opens next door, the success of his job becomes doubtful.
The movie is based on the same named comedy sketch on the Nickelodeon series ‘All That’. American actor and comedian Kel Mitchell reprised the role of the dimwitted teen cashier of the restaurant- Ed. Kenan Thompson played the role of the high school student Dexter Reed who starts working in Good Burger.
The movie was released on July 25, 1997. Notably, a sequel titled ‘Good Burger 2’ is set to be released in 2023.
Waiting… (2005)-
Rob McKittrick directed this independent black comedy movie as his directorial debut. He wrote its screenplay while he was working as a waiter.
The plot is centered upon a group of young workers at a fast food outlet named Shenanigan who begin to discover unconventional and unique ways to get rid of boredom.
Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris, Justin Long, David Koechner, John Francis Daley, Kaitlin Doubleday, Alanna Ubach, Chi McBride, and Luis Guzmán are cast members of the movie. It was released on October 7, 2005.
Beerfest (2006)-
Jay Chandrasekhar directed this American comedy movie the plot of which finds two brothers traveling to Germany to chance upon a secret beer competition as a means to fulfill a family tradition.
Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske portrayed the two brothers Jan Wolfhouse and Todd Wolfhouse respectively in the movie. It was released on August 25, 2006.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)-
Mel Stuart directed this American musical fantasy movie that is adapted from Roald Dahl’s novel of 1964- ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’.
The plot finds a poor boy and his grandfather who get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of exploring the mysterious chocolate factory of eccentric confectioner Willy Wonka.
American actor and filmmaker Gene Wilder portrayed Willy Wonka in the movie. It was released on June 30, 1971.
Bottle Shock (2008)-
Randall Miller directed this comedy-drama movie that is based on the 1976 wine competition known as “Judgment of Paris”.
The plot revolves around British expatriate and wine shop owner Steven Spurrier heading towards Napa Valley to take part in a wine-tasting contest where he has to put his favorite French wines against the Californian ones.
Alan Rickman portrayed Steven Spurrier in the movie. It was released on August 6, 2008.
Chef (2014)-
Jon Favreau directed this road comedy-drama film the plot of which finds Chef Carl Casper losing his job at a popular restaurant and attempting to begin anew by operating a food truck and becoming closer to his family in this process. It was released in the United States on May 9, 2014.
My Dinner with Andre (1981)-
Louis Malle directed this comedy-drama movie following a conversation at Café des Artistes in Manhattan between the fictionalized versions of André Gregory and Wallace Shawn who wrote the screenplay of the movie and starred in the lead roles. It was released on October 11, 1981.
The Trip (2010)-
Michael Winterbottom directed this British comedy movie that finds food critic Steve Coogan and his traveling companion Rob Brydon trading delicious barbs and clever remarks by touring various eateries through northern England. It premiered at Toronto International Film Festival in September 2010.
