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Movies like Vennela 1 1/2 (2012)

The best movies like Vennela 1 1/2 (2012) are Class Rank (2017), Thunderstruck (2012) and Adventures in Public School (2018). If Vennela 1 1/2 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. Class Rank (2017)

    Two high school misfits join forces in an attempt to overtake the local school board. Guided by their families, they enter the perilous word of politics and, in the process, learn a thing or two about love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  2. 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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  3. Adventures in Public School (2018)

    A socially-awkward, home-schooled kid forces his way into public school against his suffocating, but loving, mother's wishes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  4. The Air Up There (1994)

    Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy glimpsed in a home movie. But Saleh is the chief's son and has responsibilities at home, since the tribe's land is threatened by a mining company with its own hotshot basketball team.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  5. Much Ado About Nothing (2013)

    A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  6. Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry (2016)

    Hawaiian-shirt enthusiast Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias finds the laughs in racist gift baskets, Prius-driving cops and all-female taco trucks.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  7. 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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  8. Iliza Shlesinger: War Paint (2013)

    Her innocent appearance is just a cover for Last Comic Standing winner Iliza Shlesinger's acerbic, stream-of-conscious comedy that she unleashes on an unsuspecting audience in her hometown of Dallas in "War Paint," her first stand-up special.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  9. Mr. Bones (2001)

    A medicine man is sent looking for the son of his tribal king, and brings back an American golfer and a host of goons intent on keeping him in the golf tournament.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  10. Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh (2008)

    Step brothers Drake and Josh must give a foster family the best Christmas ever or face years in jail for a Christmas party gone wrong.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  11. Cadet Kelly (2002)

    Hyperactive teenager Kelly is enrolled into a military school when her new stepfather becomes the Commandant. At first she has problems fitting in and taking orders until she tries out for the drill team.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  12. LaRoy, Texas (2024)

    Broke and depressed, Ray is mistaken for a dangerous hitman and given an envelope of cash. Along with his P.I. friend Skip, he must escape the actual hitman to make it out of LaRoy alive.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  13. The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)

    Charles Dreyfus, who has finally cracked over inspector Clouseau's antics, escapes from a mental institution and launches an elaborate plan to get rid of Clouseau once and for all.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  14. Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave (2020)

    It’s summer again, and everyone’s favorite Junior Rescuers, The Flounders, are back at Tower 2. With the International Junior Rescue Championships headed to Southern California, the eyes of the entire planet are on Malibu Beach. But when Team USA falls victim to a bout of food poisoning, it’s up to Tyler, Dylan, Eric, Lizzie and Gina to represent their country in the world's most extreme lifeguard challenge!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  15. Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush (2009)

    After playing George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live for many years, funny man Will Ferrell brings his impression to Broadway to send up the 43rd President of the United States of America.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  16. Switched (2020)

    Tired of being bullied, Cassandra Evans prays that her nemesis, Katie Sharp, the queen bee of social media, would know what it’s like to walk a day in her shoes. Her prayer is answered in an unexpected way when they get switched.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  17. Sneakerella (2022)

    When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his best friend and a sprinkle of Fairy Godfather magic, El finds the courage to use his talent to pursue his dream of becoming a ‘legit’ sneaker designer in the industry.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  18. Gotcha! (1985)

    A student on a trip to France is tricked into smuggling secrets across the Iron Curtain by a sexy spy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  19. Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011)

    Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents Papi and Chloe upside down when their rambunctious, mischievous puppies present one challenge after another. But when their human owners end up in trouble, the tiny pups will stop at nothing to save them - because in good times and hard times, the family always sticks together. So Papi, Chloe and the puppies embark on a heroic adventure, proving once again that big heroes come in small packages.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  20. Pups Alone (2021)

    After receiving an exciting new job opportunity at a cutting edge Pet Invention company, Robert, his teenage daughter Jenna and their trusty and special border collie Charlie make the move to the new neighborhood, right before Christmas. Upon arriving, Robert meets his gorgeous next door neighbor Holly, and her sassy and spunky border collie Gidget. Before the sparks can fly, they are set upon my Robert’s conniving and obnoxious next door neighbor and project manager Victor, his neighborhood bully bulldog “Vinnie P” and the sycophantic sidekick Chihuahua “Jose”.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Vennela 1 1/2?

The closest matches to Vennela 1 1/2 are Class Rank (2017), Thunderstruck (2012) and Adventures in Public School (2018). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Vennela 1 1/2?

Start with Class Rank (2017), the closest match to Vennela 1 1/2.

What is the highest-rated movie like Vennela 1 1/2?

Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh (2008), rated 7.3/10 by 241 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Vennela 1 1/2?

LaRoy, Texas (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Vennela 1 1/2?

Yes: Class Rank (2017), Thunderstruck (2012) and Adventures in Public School (2018).

How are movies similar to Vennela 1 1/2 chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Vennela 1 1/2, 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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