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Movies like Taken to the Cleaner

The best movies like Taken to the Cleaner are Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008), Adam Sandler: Love You (2024) and Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020). If Taken to the Cleaner hooked you with its comedy, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008)

    An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  2. Adam Sandler: Love You (2024)

    Adam Sandler hits the stage for a thrillingly unpredictable comedy special featuring songs, jokes, party-crashing dogs and plenty of love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  3. Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020)

    Jerry Seinfeld takes the stage in New York and tackles talking vs. texting, bad buffets vs. so-called "great" restaurants and the magic of Pop Tarts.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  4. Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado (2016)

    He's a kamikaze gambler. A one-arm cuddler. And if his fly is down, so be it. A night of sly riffs and slow burns.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  5. Driver's Ed (2026)

    A group of teens hit the road in a stolen driver's ed car, racing against time to help a lovesick high school senior track down his college-freshman girlfriend and win her back.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  6. Held Up (1999)

    What should have been a romantic getaway turns into one hilarious debacle after another when Michael's woman dumps him in the desert where he gets carjacked by a teenager and he is taken hostage in a stickup at the local Sip and Zip.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  7. I Love My Dad (2022)

    A hopelessly estranged father catfishes his son in an attempt to reconnect.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  8. Me Time (2022)

    With his family away, a devoted stay-at-home dad enjoys his first me time in years by joining his hard-partying old friend on a wild birthday adventure.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  9. Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)

    Eddie Murphy delights, shocks and entertains with dead-on celebrity impersonations, observations on '80s love, sex and marriage, a remembrance of Mom's hamburgers and much more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  10. Chris Rock: Selective Outrage (2023)

    Chris Rock delivers an electric stand-up set on non-racist yoga pants, spoiling his kids, the Kardashians and his thoughts on the Will Smith fiasco.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  11. Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs (2023)

    In a rowdy stand-up set, Shane Gillis riffs on his girlfriend's Navy SEAL ex, touring George Washington's house and being bullied by an Australian Goth.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  12. Ricky Gervais: Armageddon (2023)

    Ricky Gervais dishes out controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity in a taboo-busting comedy special about the end of humanity.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  13. Iliza Shlesinger: Confirmed Kills (2016)

    The standup sensation tackle's TV's "Shark Tank," what it means to be a woman and how to deal with the lawless party goblin that lives in us all.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  14. Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter-Life Crisis (2020)

    Comedian Taylor Tomlinson is halfway through her 20s — and she's over it. From dating losers to a failed engagement, she takes aim at her life choices.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  15. Chris Rock: Never Scared (2004)

    Chris Rock, the three-time Emmy Award-winner, comedian, actor, and host of HBO's acclaimed The Chris Show, stars in his fourth solo stand-up special for HBO, Chris Rock: Never Scared. Featuring his unique, insightful, and hilarious views on a host of social, political and, celebrity issues, Rock confirms his stature as the leading comic of our time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  16. Spa Weekend (2026)

    Four lifelong friends realize that somewhere between careers, relationships, families, and everyday responsibilities, they’ve forgotten how to take care of themselves and each other. Burned out and overdue for a break, the women escape to a luxury spa retreat for an unforgettable weekend dedicated to fun, laughter, and a lot of really bad decisions.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  17. Ali Wong: Single Lady (2024)

    After a whirlwind couple of years, Ali Wong returns to the stage to dish on the highs, lows and surprises of dating post-divorce.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  18. Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)

    When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  19. The Roast of Tom Brady (2024)

    Offensive lines. Full-contact comedy. Kevin Hart hosts this all-star roast of NFL legend Tom Brady.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  20. Thunderstruck (2012)

    After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Taken to the Cleaner?

The closest matches to Taken to the Cleaner are Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008), Adam Sandler: Love You (2024) and Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Taken to the Cleaner?

Start with Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008), the closest match to Taken to the Cleaner.

What is the highest-rated movie like Taken to the Cleaner?

Eddie Murphy Raw (1987), rated 7.2/10 by 395 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Taken to the Cleaner?

Spa Weekend (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Taken to the Cleaner?

Yes: Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008), Adam Sandler: Love You (2024) and Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020).

How are movies similar to Taken to the Cleaner chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Taken to the Cleaner, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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