Movies like Peter Voss, Hero of the Day (1959)
The best movies like Peter Voss, Hero of the Day (1959) are Dampfnudelblues (2013), Sauerkrautkoma (2018) and Shadow of the Thin Man (1941). If Peter Voss, Hero of the Day hooked you with its crime and comedy, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Peter Voss, Hero of the Day
Quick picks
- Highest ratedFamily Plot (1976)6.8/10 from 531 votes
- NewestFabian and the Deadly Wedding (2026)Released 2026
- In GermanDampfnudelblues (2013)Also in German
Dampfnudelblues (2013)
After the forcible transfer to his Bavarian home village, an ex-criminal cop investigates the death of a school principal who he thinks had lots to hide.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSauerkrautkoma (2018)
When a hilariously dull policeman moves in with his best buddy in Munich, he has to deal with scandals, a corpse — and potential marriage.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
Worth the HypeMovies like thisShadow of the Thin Man (1941)
While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., Nick and Nora Charles witnesse a shocking murder from the crowded grandstand. What first appears to be an isolated killing soon leads to a maze of corruption, blackmail, gambling scandals, and criminal intrigue. As Nick investigates, he encounters suspicious bookmakers, dishonest officials, rival gangsters, and a mysterious killer determined to stay ahead of the law. Nora, as always, is never far from the action, bringing her quick wit and fearless curiosity to the case.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJohnny Dangerously (1984)
An honest, goodhearted man is forced to turn to a life of crime to finance his neurotic mother's skyrocketing medical bills.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPorridge (1979)
Times are hard for habitual guest of Her Majesty Norman Stanley Fletcher. The new prison officer, Beale, makes MacKay look soft and what's more, an escape plan is hatching from the cell of prison godfather Grouty and Fletcher wants no part of it.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHow to Rob a Bank (2007)
Caught in the middle of a bank robbery, a slacker and a bank employee become the ones who arbitrate the intense situation.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
SnoozefestMovies like thisFabian and the Deadly Wedding (2026)
Hapless con artist Fabian crashes a quirky winter wedding, planning to steal a valuable gift meant for the bride. But when a murder disrupts his scheme, Fabian finds himself unexpectedly drawn into solving the mystery. A thrilling murder mystery comedy packed with dark secrets.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTough Guys (1986)
Harry Doyle and Archie Lang are two old-time train robbers, who held up a train in 1956 and have been incarcerated for thirty years. After serving their time, they are released from jail and have to adjust to a new life of freedom. and soon realize that they still have the pizzazz when, picking up their prison checks at a bank, they foil a robbery attempt.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWelcome to Collinwood (2002)
Five hapless inner-city low-lifes attempt to burgle a pawnbroker's safe, but end up being plagued by bad luck.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Cheap Detective (1978)
A spoof of the entire 1940s detective genre. San Francisco private detective, Lou Pekinpaugh is accused of murdering his partner at the instigation of his mistress—his partner's wife.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Hot Rock (1972)
Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they have to steal it...
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJerry Cotton (2010)
Jerry Cotton is the best agent of the FBI and suspected of murder. So he has to find the real killers from gangster boss Serrano.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
SnoozefestMovies like thisRehragout-Rendezvous (2023)
Bavaria's most laid-back cop returns, juggling parenting and working at the family farm with the reopening of a grisly cold case.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOscar (1991)
Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Despite having no experience in making money in a legal fashion, Snaps sets about to keep his promise.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFamily Plot (1976)
Spiritualist Blanche Tyler and her cab-driving boyfriend encounter a pair of serial kidnappers while trailing a missing heir in California.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRadioland Murders (1994)
A series of mysterious crimes threatens the existence of a new radio network.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
SnoozefestMovies like thisGotcha! (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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Revengers (1972)
The life of peaceful rancher John Benedict is torn apart when his family is massacred by a gang of marauding outlaws and his farm is destroyed. He assembles a team of mean, lawless convicts to act as his posse as he pursues the gang responsible for the deaths of his loved ones.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime
SnoozefestMovies like thisHostile Takeover (2025)
Follows Pete, a professional hitman, as he faces a group of assassins after the boss of a crime syndicate suspects disloyalty due to his attendance at Workaholics Anonymous meetings.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Paper Tigers (2020)
Three middle aged men polish their martial arts skills to avenge their fallen master.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Peter Voss, Hero of the Day?
The closest matches to Peter Voss, Hero of the Day are Dampfnudelblues (2013), Sauerkrautkoma (2018) and Shadow of the Thin Man (1941). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Peter Voss, Hero of the Day?
Start with Dampfnudelblues (2013), the closest match to Peter Voss, Hero of the Day.
What is the highest-rated movie like Peter Voss, Hero of the Day?
Family Plot (1976), rated 6.8/10 by 531 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Peter Voss, Hero of the Day?
Fabian and the Deadly Wedding (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there German movies like Peter Voss, Hero of the Day?
Yes: Dampfnudelblues (2013), Sauerkrautkoma (2018) and Fabian and the Deadly Wedding (2026).
How are movies similar to Peter Voss, Hero of the Day chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Peter Voss, Hero of the Day, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.