Movies like KnockOuts (1992)
The best movies like KnockOuts (1992) are Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry (2016), Adam Sandler: Love You (2024) and Like a Boss (2020). If KnockOuts 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
- NewestSpa Weekend (2026)Released 2026
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
Worth the HypeMovies 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 thisThe Trouble with Angels (1966)
Mary and her friend, Rachel, are new students at St. Francis Academy, a boarding school run by the iron fist of Mother Superior. The immature teens grow bored and begin playing pranks on both the unsuspecting nuns and their unpleasant classmates, becoming a constant thorn in Mother Superior's side. However, as the years pass, Mary and Rachel slowly mature and begin to see the nuns in a different light.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEddie 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
Worth the HypeMovies 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 thisSpa Weekend (2026)
Four lifelong friends escape to a luxury spa retreat to reconnect, unwind and rediscover themselves, but their weekend of relaxation soon turns into a series of wild adventures and bad decisions.
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 thisThree O'Clock High (1987)
Nerdy high schooler Jerry Mitchell is assigned to write an article for the school paper about the infamous new delinquent transfer student, Buddy Revell. When Jerry accidentally invades Buddy's personal space and touches him, Buddy challenges Jerry to an afterschool fight in the parking lot, which Jerry tries to avoid at all costs.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBack to the Beach (1987)
A former beach boy and his wife go to California to visit their daughter and become part of the new beach scene.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Main Event (2020)
An 11-year-old aspiring wrestler enters a competition to become the next WWE superstar by using special powers from a magical mask.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAdam Sandler: 100% Fresh (2018)
Adam Sandler takes his comical musical musings back out on the road, from comedy clubs to concert halls to one very unsuspecting subway station.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Ladies Man (1961)
After his girl leaves him for someone else, Herbert gets really depressed and starts searching for a job. He finally finds one in a big house which is inhabited by many, many women. Can he live in the same home with all these females?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 thisAli 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust (2017)
In her first comedy special post-health scare, Sarah Silverman shares a mix of fun facts, sad truths and yeah-she-just-went-there moments.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDie Hart (2023)
Kevin Hart - playing a version of himself - is on a death-defying quest to become an action star. And with a little help from John Travolta, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Josh Hartnett - he just might pull it off.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisHard to Die (1990)
While doing the inventory for a lingerie outlet in a high rise office building, five attractive women are terrorized by a series of bizarre killings. They suspect that the strange janitor, who witnessed another series of killings six months previously, is at the bottom of the whole thing. Little do they know the real horror that they face in the end.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJim Jefferies: Freedumb (2016)
Returning for a second Netflix comedy special, Jim Jefferies unleashes his famously ferocious black humor to a packed house in Nashville, Tennessee.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDriver'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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTJPW club eX: Chapter Pause (2026)
TJPW club eX: Chapter Pause was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW). It was held on February 15, 2026 at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Club eX in Tokyo, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
DDT Hybrid Performer 2026 ~Kaisei Takechi 2nd Anniversary Show~ (2026)
Hybrid Performer 2026 was a professional wrestling event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT), commemorating the second anniversary of crossover star Kaisei Takechi's in-ring debut. It took place on February 22, 2026, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Gústi the Strong vs The Merman (2024)
Fishing, friendship, and wrestling with your new favorite superhero.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
TJPW Texas Stampede in Houston (2026)
Texas Stampede in Houston was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW), held on March 22, 2026 at POST Houston in Houston, Texas, USA.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
TJPW Texas Stampede in Austin ~ Day 1 (2026)
Texas Stampede in Austin ~ Day 1 was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW), held on March 17, 2026 at Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas, USA.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
TJPW Texas Stampede in Austin ~ Day 2 (2026)
Texas Stampede in Austin ~ Day 2 was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW), held on March 18, 2026 at Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas, USA.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
TJPW Texas Stampede in Dallas (2026)
Texas Stampede in Dallas was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW), held on March 21, 2026 at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, USA.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)
A down-on-his-luck crab fisherman embarks on a journey to get a young man with Down syndrome to a professional wrestling school in rural North Carolina and away from the retirement home where he’s lived for the past two and a half years.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDDT Good Good! Yokohama Battle 2026 (2026)
DDT Good Good! Yokohama Battle 2026 was a professional wrestling event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling, which was held on February 28, 2026 at Yokohama Radiant Hall in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. In the main event, Yuki Ishida challenged To-y for the DDT Extreme Championship in a Soccer vs Sumo! Mixed Martial Arts 'ITACHI' Rules match.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
TJPW Grand Princess '26: Fate in Ryōgoku (2026)
TJPW Grand Princess '26: Fate in Ryōgoku was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW). It was held on March 15, 2026 at Ryōgoku KFC Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like KnockOuts?
The closest matches to KnockOuts are Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry (2016), Adam Sandler: Love You (2024) and Like a Boss (2020). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after KnockOuts?
Start with Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry (2016), the closest match to KnockOuts.
What is the highest-rated movie like KnockOuts?
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018), rated 7.9/10 by 259 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like KnockOuts?
Spa Weekend (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like KnockOuts?
Yes: Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry (2016), Adam Sandler: Love You (2024) and Like a Boss (2020).
How are movies similar to KnockOuts chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside KnockOuts, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.