Movies like Chokeslam (2016)
The best movies like Chokeslam (2016) are Taking Care of Business (1990), Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry (2016) and Much Ado About Nothing (2013). If Chokeslam hooked you with its comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedMuch Ado About Nothing (2013)6.8/10 from 298 votes
- NewestTJPW Spring Tour 2026 ~Next Door~ in Fukuoka (2026)Released 2026
Taking Care of Business (1990)
An uptight advertising exec has his entire life in a filofax organizer which mistakenly ends up in the hands of a friendly convict who poses as him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGabriel 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 thisMuch 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThunderstruck (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
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 thisThe Errand Boy (1961)
Paramutual Pictures wants to know where all the money is going so they hire Morty to be their spy. Morty works for Mr. Sneak and gets a job in the mail room so that he can have access to the lot. But all that Morty ever finds is that he can cause havoc no matter what he does.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisImpractical Jokers: The Movie (2020)
The story of a humiliating high school mishap from 1992 that sends the Impractical Jokers on the road competing in hidden-camera challenges for the chance to turn back the clock and redeem three of the four Jokers.
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 thisAirborne (1993)
Good-natured teen surfer Mitchell Goosen finds himself staying with his aunt and uncle in Cincinnati, Ohio when his parents head to Australia for work. There he meets his cousin, Wiley, and together they try to navigate the perils of high school—avoid the bullies, get the girl, and win a little respect.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Three Stooges (2012)
Left on the doorstep of an orphanage run by nuns, three newborn knuckleheads grow up to be finger-poking, nyuk-nyuking janitors named Larry, Curly and Moe. When they learn that financial problems will soon force the only home they've ever known to close, the trio sets out to raise $830,000 in one month. Out in the world for the very first time, the three innocent bumblers become embroiled in a murder plot and find stardom on a TV reality show.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisIliza 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSextuplets (2019)
Father-to-be Alan is shocked to learn that he was born a sextuplet. With his newfound brother Russell riding shotgun, the duo sets out on a hilarious journey to reunite with their remaining long-lost siblings.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPrivate Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous (2008)
When fluffy, bubble gum movie star Megan Valentine suddenly finds herself broke and humiliated in the public eye, she wanders from the wreckage of a car accident and witlessly enlists in the U.S. Army hoping in vain that it will change her life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLittle Big League (1994)
When the owner of the Minnesota Twins passes away, he bequeaths the team to his preteen grandson. The newly minted head honcho quickly appoints himself manager, causing unrest in an organization that struggles to take orders from a 12-year-old.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEasy Money (1983)
To inherit his mother-in-law's colossal fortune, a hard living gambling addict must change his unhealthy ways before it gets the best of him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBatman and Harley Quinn (2017)
Batman and Nightwing are forced to team with the Joker's sometimes-girlfriend Harley Quinn to stop a global threat brought about by Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue, the Floronic Man.
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 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 thisPitch Perfect 3 (2017)
After the highs of winning the world championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren't job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.
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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDDT All or Nothing 2026 (2026)
DDT All or Nothing 2026 was a professional wrestling event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling, held on March 11, 2026 at Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Sendai Girls Meiko Satomura THE FINAL (2025)
Meiko Satomura THE FINAL was a professional wrestling event promoted by Sendai Girls' Pro-Wrestling. It took place on April 29, 2025, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, and served as the retirement show for Sendai Girls' founder and joshi puroresu legend, "The Final Boss" Meiko Satomura. For her final announced match, she teamed with current protégé Manami against her long-time rival Aja Kong and perhaps her greatest trainee, Chihiro Hashimoto.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Prominence Risa Sera's Retirement ~ Soen Banjo (2026)
Prominence Risa Sera's Retirement ~ Soen Banjo was a professional wrestling event promoted by Prominence, held on January 12, 2026, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. It served as Prominence founder and modern joshi legend Risa Sera's retirement from professional wrestling, with her facing long-time ally Suzu Suzuki in the main event.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
TJPW Home Cheer Home ~Mifu Ashida's Homecoming Show~ (2026)
TJPW Home Cheer Home ~Mifu Ashida's Homecoming Show~ was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW). It was held on April 4, 2026 at Fukuchiyama Sandan-ike Park Gymnasium in Fukuchiyama, Kyōto, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
TJPW Spring Tour 2026 ~Next Door~ in Fukuoka (2026)
TJPW Spring Tour 2026 ~Next Door~ in Fukuoka was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW). It was held on April 5, 2026 at ACROS Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
DDT Mega Max Bump 2022 in Yokohama (2022)
Mega Max Bump 2022 in Yokohama was a professional wrestling event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling, which was held on May 1, 2022, at the Yokohama Budokan in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. In the main event, Yuki Ueno challenged Tetsuya Endo for the KO-D Openweight Championship.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
TJPW The 6th "Futari wa Princess" Max Heart Tournament ~ Day 2 (2026)
The 6th "Futari wa Princess" Max Heart Tournament ~ Day 2 was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW). It was held on January 25, 2026 at Ryōgoku KFC Hall 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
Heatwave Over Flowers 5 ~The Only Sauna in the World~ (2026)
Heatwave Over Flowers 5 ~The Only Sauna in the World~ was a professional wrestling event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT), primarily focused on the stable The37KAMIINA. It took place on February 14, 2026, at Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
DDT Rembrandt Highway Series 2026 ~Ayu Coliseum in Atsugi~ (2026)
Rembrandt Highway Series 2026 ~Ayu Coliseum in Atsugi~ was a professional wrestling event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT). It took place on February 15, 2026, at Rembrandt Hotel Atsugi Grand Banquet Sagami in Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Chokeslam?
The closest matches to Chokeslam are Taking Care of Business (1990), Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry (2016) and Much Ado About Nothing (2013). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Chokeslam?
Start with Taking Care of Business (1990), the closest match to Chokeslam.
What is the highest-rated movie like Chokeslam?
Much Ado About Nothing (2013), rated 6.8/10 by 298 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Chokeslam?
TJPW Spring Tour 2026 ~Next Door~ in Fukuoka (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Chokeslam?
Yes: Taking Care of Business (1990), Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry (2016) and Much Ado About Nothing (2013).
How are movies similar to Chokeslam chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Chokeslam, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.