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Movies like Insect Theory (2024)

The best movies like Insect Theory (2024) are Lady Windermere's Fan (1925), SubUrbia (1997) and The Joneses (2010). If Insect Theory hooked you with its comedy and drama, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Lady Windermere's Fan (1925)

    A society woman believes her husband is having an affair, a misconception which may have dire personal consequences for all involved.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama

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  2. SubUrbia (1997)

    A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama

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  3. The Joneses (2010)

    A seemingly perfect family moves into a suburban neighborhood, but when it comes to the truth as to why they're living there, they don't exactly come clean with their neighbors.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama

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  4. The Clique (2008)

    A young girl tries to fit in with a clique of popular middle school girls after moving into the guest house of one of their homes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama

  5. Playing God (2021)

    A brother and sister con-artist duo find themselves scamming a grieving billionaire by convincing him they can introduce him to God, face-to-face.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama

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  6. Chloe and Theo (2015)

    A young woman, Chloe, living by her wits on the streets of New York City, has a chance meeting with a wise Inuit Eskimo, Theo, who was sent to New York by his elders to provide a message to the people of the world – We either change our destructive was or be destroyed by them. Chloe, who has been searching for something to believe in, becomes inspired by Theo and , with the help of a kind lawyer, Monica, the three of them present Theo’s story to the United Nations in hopes of creating a better future for all of us.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama

  7. CQ (2001)

    A young filmmaker in 1960s Paris juggles directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle, directing his own personal art film, coping with his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and a new-found infatuation with the sci-fi film's starlet.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama

  8. Wicked Little Letters (2024)

    When the denizens of Littlehampton – including conservative Edith – begin receiving letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspecting something amiss, the town's women band together to investigate.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama

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  9. Code 3 (2025)

    A burned-out paramedic tries to survive his last 24 hours on the job while training a new recruit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama

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  10. Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play (2002)

    The fireworks begin when Madea’s family gathers for her granddaughter’s wedding. As usual, Madea rules the roost, as she and her neighbor, the wacky Mr. Brown, deliver nonstop laughs. Live, love, rejoice...it’s Madea’s Family Reunion!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama

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  11. Don't Think Twice (2016)

    An improv group deals with several crises, including the loss of their lease and one member hitting the big time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama

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  12. Family Weekend (2013)

    A 16-year-old girl takes her parents hostage after they miss her big jump-roping competition.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama

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  13. The House of Tomorrow (2019)

    The film tells futurist, architect, and inventor R. Buckminster Fuller's incredible story through two teens hoping to get laid, become punk gods, and survive high school.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & comedy

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  14. The Beanie Bubble (2023)

    Ty was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women turned his stuffed animals into a defining '90s trend. This behind-the-scenes look at history's biggest toy craze is a wild story about what—and who—is valued in this world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama

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  15. Class (1983)

    Naive Midwestern prep student Jonathan bonds with his more worldly roommate, Skip, who takes the small-town boy under his wing. At Skip's urging, the inexperienced Jonathan is emboldened to seek out older women in the cocktail lounges of nearby Chicago, where he meets and beds the alluring Ellen, who unfortunately turns out to be Skip's mother. The division between the friends is further deepened when a cheating scandal engulfs the school.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama

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  16. Criminal (2004)

    Needing a new partner capable of intricate cons, Richard Gaddis, recruits Rodrigo, a crook with a perfect poker face. The two plan a big-time scam: selling a fake Silver Certificate to currency collector William Hannigan. Rodrigo distrusts his new associate, but needs money to help out his ill father. The situation becomes more complicated when Rodrigo falls for Gaddis' sister, Valerie, drawing another player into the game.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  17. The Bed Sitting Room (1969)

    In the hazy aftermath of World War III, the fallout from a 'nuclear misunderstanding' is producing strange mutations amongst the survivors, and the noble Lord Fortnum finds himself transforming into a bed sitting room.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  18. 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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  19. Britannia Hospital (1982)

    Britannia Hospital, an esteemed English institution, is marking its gala anniversary with a visit by the Queen Mother herself. But when investigative reporter Mick Travis arrives to cover the celebration, he finds the hospital under siege by striking workers, ruthless unions, violent demonstrators, racist aristocrats, an African cannibal dictator, and sinister human experiments.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  20. Schizopolis (1997)

    A man works for the unpleasant guru of a Scientology-like movement.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  21. The Years We Spend Asleep (TBA)

    In the wake of a confusing personal loss, a college photography student quietly unravels, finding new ways to connect with the world around her.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & comedy

  22. Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup (2009)

    With the departure of the Bush Administration and the arrival of an “era of transparency,” opportunities are arising for the disclosure of new information that may shed more light on the events that took place before and after 9/11/2001. Loaded with powerful, new footage and in-depth interviews this documentary presents a wide array of evidence both known and unknown…until now.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

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  23. The Stupids (1996)

    An incredibly dull-witted family unknowingly stumble upon an illegal weapons deal while on the trail of their "stolen" garbage.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  24. I'm Trying to Impress You (2016)

    Over the course of a long, booze-filled Halloween in Los Angeles, four romantic relationships unexpectedly affect the fate of the others. A dark romantic comedy, shot in beautiful black & white on a budget of just under $2,000, I'm Trying To Impress You takes a raw, cool and sometimes fantastical look at young romance in the 21st century.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  25. Elliot (2017)

    Set in the dark depths of a strange and mysterious power supply complex, ELLIOT tells the tale of a conflicted humanoid (Elliot) struggling to maintain his reality and understand his true identity. Elliot is thrust into a disconcerting downward spiral of despair in which he is forced to recognize the perils of his own cognition and constructed ideals in a crumbling universe where the lines between fantasy, simulation, and reality are blurred, and the fibers of Elliot’s fragile existence are ruptured.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

  26. The Pact (2025)

    A shaman-obsessed social climber's ruthless rise to power begins with dark magic—but determined TV producers and reporters are closing in on her deadly game. Can they stop her before she conquers all?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

  27. Cult Of Pazzo Cane (2024)

    After the events of Revenge Of Pazzo Cane, Johnny Americano has returned to Italy and will have to deal with the fight between a mafia gang, the cult and a stolen book, which could be the key to everything.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  28. The American Dream (2010)

    The American Dream is a 30 minute animated film that shows you how you've been scammed by the most basic elements of our government system. All of us Americans strive for the American Dream, and this film shows you why your dream is getting farther and farther away. Do you know how your money is created? Or how banking works? Why did housing prices skyrocket and then plunge? Do you really know what the Federal Reserve System is and how it affects you every single day? The American Dream takes an entertaining but hard hitting look at how the problems we have today are nothing new, and why leaders throughout our history have warned us and fought against the current type of financial system we have in America today. You will be challenged to investigate some very entrenched and powerful institutions in this nation, and hopefully encouraged to help get our nation back on track.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  29. Finals (2024)

    In this mockumentary, high school senior Matthew Reese documents the final day of the first semester.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  30. Sovereign (2025)

    Struggling single father Jerry indoctrinates his son Joe into the sovereign citizen movement, teaching him that laws are mere illusions and freedom is something you take. But, as Jerry’s ideology consumes them, they are set on a collision course with a police chief who has spent his life upholding the rules that Jerry has spent his tearing down.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Insect Theory?

The closest matches to Insect Theory are Lady Windermere's Fan (1925), SubUrbia (1997) and The Joneses (2010). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Insect Theory?

Start with Lady Windermere's Fan (1925), the closest match to Insect Theory.

What is the highest-rated movie like Insect Theory?

Code 3 (2025), rated 7.1/10 by 376 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Insect Theory?

Code 3 (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Insect Theory?

Yes: Lady Windermere's Fan (1925), SubUrbia (1997) and The Joneses (2010).

How are movies similar to Insect Theory chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Insect Theory, 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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