Movies like NO GRAIN, NO GAIN
The best movies like NO GRAIN, NO GAIN are Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs (2023), Ricky Gervais: Mortality (2025) and Duplex (2003). If NO GRAIN, NO GAIN hooked you with its comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedJohn Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018)7.9/10 from 259 votes
- NewestRicky Gervais: Mortality (2025)Released 2025
- In Spanish27 Nights (2025)Also in Spanish
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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRicky Gervais: Mortality (2025)
Ricky Gervais tackles life, death and the state of the world in a brutally honest special that spares no topic, even his own mortality.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDuplex (2003)
When a young couple buys their dream home, they have no idea what the sweet little old lady upstairs is going to put them through!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHow to Hook Up Your Home Theater (2007)
Following in the great tradition of his classic "How To" animated shorts of the 1940's, Goofy makes his return to the big screen in "How to Hook Up Your Home Theater". When Goofy is desperate to watch the Big Game, he heads to his local electronics store to tackle every consumer's nightmare - selecting the perfect home theater system and worse, trying to hook it all up.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGeorge Carlin: It's Bad for Ya! (2008)
It's Bad For Ya, Carlin's Emmy nominated 14th and final HBO special from March of 2008 features Carlin's noted irreverent and unapologetic observations on topics ranging from death, religion, bureaucracy, patriotism, overprotected children and big business to the pungent examinations of modern language and the decrepit state of the American culture.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like this27 Nights (2025)
When a woman is admitted by her daughters to a psychiatric clinic for her carefree ways, an expert must judge if she is ill or simply wants to enjoy life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTaylor Tomlinson: Look at You (2022)
Breakups. Therapy. Bangs. Taylor's gone through some stuff since her quarter-life crisis, and she spins her mental health journey into insightful comedy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLos verduleros 2 (1987)
Two police officers decide to open a police academy where many applicants are enrolled, most of them stupid and without powers.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFun 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJohn Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018)
John Mulaney relays stories from his childhood and "SNL," eviscerates the value of college and laments getting older in this electric comedy special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025)
In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024)
Jimmy Carr refutes the idea that you can't joke about anything these days with his edgy takes on gun control, religion, cancel culture and consent.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRicky Gervais: Humanity (2018)
In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Bad Idea Gone Wrong (2017)
Two would-be thieves forge a surprising relationship with an unexpected housesitter when they accidentally trap themselves in a house they just broke into.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNo manches, Frida (2016)
After being released from prison, Zequi, a bank robber, sets out to recover money buried by his accomplice; but is horrified to learn that a high school gymnasium is now over the site where the loot is hidden.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLying to Be Perfect (2010)
Nola Devlin is an unassuming, frumpy magazine editor who is overlooked and teased by her coworkers. Though, when she is behind the glow and anonymity of her computer screen, she becomes the famous advice columnist Belinda Apple. Nola’s friends, tired of being overworked and overweight, band together to create the Cinderella Pact, vowing to lose pounds by following the advice of Belinda Apple. When her secret identity is threatened, Nola is forced to take her own alter ego’s advice. But, as the group of friends drops dress sizes, their real issues are exposed, and better-than-expected life changes begin to blossom.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSupport Your Local Gunfighter (1971)
A con artist arrives in a mining town controlled by two competing companies. Both companies think he's a famous gunfighter and try to hire him to drive the other out of town.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAdam 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLike a Boss (2020)
Two female friends with very different ideals decide to start a beauty company together. One is more practical, while the other wants to earn her fortune and live a lavish lifestyle.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChris 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBurn After Reading (2008)
When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of gym employees, Linda and Chad, they see a chance to make enough money for Linda to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo, and those in their orbit.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMutiny on the Body (1939)
Two harried businessmen, owners of a corset company, decide to go to a sanitarium for some rest and relaxation.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
More Pain More Gain (2024)
Jati works out day and night to be like his idol, Joni Krakatau, a legend who stands atop the peak of success. When the more popular Abe stands in the way of his dream of becoming the best, Jati challenges him. As both men tear their muscle and dislocate their joints, they realize that success is not determined by who is the strongest, but who has the stronger determination to reach the top. With both men drenched in the pink goop of Joni Krakatau-branded protein shake, the whole gym goes into a frenzy in search of a true legend.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Superjock (1978)
The story Jim and Vic, two men who go on separate fitness journeys when they realize they're overweight and at risk for heart disease.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Gettin' Glamour (1946)
This Pete Smith Specialty comedic short details the troubles the average woman faces with maintaining beauty and fitness.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Milton Berle's Low Impact/High Comedy Workout (1994)
Classic comedian Milton Berle and senior fitness expert Merrily Smith join forces to present a low-impact workout certified safe for seniors up to 100 years of age by experts from the Aerobics and Fitness Association. Gentle workouts are interspersed with "Uncle Miltie's" wisecracks and impressions of fitness celebrities.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
GAINZ (TBA)
A sensitive “gym bro” chases validation to mask deep insecurities, until a genuine fitness guru forces him to confront the identity he’s built.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Keith Lemon's Fit (2010)
From the creator of Bo Selecta! and host of ITV2's hit show Celebrity Juice, the strawberry blonde sex god - Keith Lemon invites you to not work out with him in his new revolutionary comedy DVD Keith Lemon's Fit. Joining Keith is his personal trainer, the sexy Deanne Berry from the infamous Call On Me music video, who’ll show you how to live, eat and breathe like the man himself. Not only will he teach you the moves so that you too can get his well fit bod, he’ll share the secrets of his style – that unique look which is the envy of catwalks from Milan to Leeds, and he’ll share tips on healthy eating (don’t trust anything without a label – like fruit). He is generous like that. There's also a guest appearance from Bo Selecta's Craiiiiiig David who shows you how technology has enhanced his legendary UK garage sensational physique. And if all this doesn’t motivate you to get off the sofa your abs will still get a workout from laughing so hard.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Die Musterknaben (1997)
Docker and Dretzke are two police officers from Cologne. But the cases here in the precinct don't win them a flower pot at the CID. And so they find themselves at the bottom of the career ladder. When they are assigned by the Düsseldorf State Office of Criminal Investigation to work the night shift on an apartment where drugs are presumably being dealt during the day, they discover more than their Düsseldorf colleagues had planned...
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Popp Dich schlank (2005)
Paul and Paula are partners in their profession as comic artists and best friends in their private lives. They also have the same problem: being overweight! When Paul's school sweetheart Mariah suddenly turns up and is about to move to the city, Paul decides to lose weight. But he breaks his leg during his first attempt at fitness. And how do you burn a lot of calories despite breaking your leg? By popping! The results are impressive and gradually everyone around him falls for the sex diet. Eventually even Paula, who persuades her good old friend Paul to have sex with her. After all, they know each other inside out and don't want anything else from each other, or do they?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like NO GRAIN, NO GAIN?
The closest matches to NO GRAIN, NO GAIN are Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs (2023), Ricky Gervais: Mortality (2025) and Duplex (2003). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after NO GRAIN, NO GAIN?
Start with Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs (2023), the closest match to NO GRAIN, NO GAIN.
What is the highest-rated movie like NO GRAIN, NO GAIN?
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018), rated 7.9/10 by 259 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like NO GRAIN, NO GAIN?
Ricky Gervais: Mortality (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Spanish movies like NO GRAIN, NO GAIN?
Yes: 27 Nights (2025), Los verduleros 2 (1987) and No manches, Frida (2016).
How are movies similar to NO GRAIN, NO GAIN chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside NO GRAIN, NO GAIN, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.