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Movies like Measure for Measure - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2015)

The best movies like Measure for Measure - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2015) are Class Rank (2017), Personal Services (1987) and Brain Donors (1992). If Measure for Measure - Live at Shakespeare's Globe hooked you with its comedy, these 30 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. Personal Services (1987)

    Fed up with working hard just to scrape by, Christine Painter comes up with a bold plan to become the madam of a brothel and earn her financial freedom: she opens a house of spanking to fabulous reviews.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  3. Brain Donors (1992)

    Three manic idiots—a lawyer, a cab driver and a handyman—team up to run a ballet company to fulfil the will of a millionaire. Stooge-like antics result as the trio try to outwit the rich widow and her scheming big-shot lawyer, who also wants to run the ballet.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  4. The 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

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  5. Ricky Gervais: Armageddon (2023)

    Ricky Gervais dishes out controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity in a taboo-busting comedy special about the end of humanity.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  6. Seriously Single (2020)

    While her free-living bestie urges her to embrace singlehood, a commitment-craving social media expert can't stop following the life of a former love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  7. The Onion Movie (2008)

    Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as an automotive recall of decapitation-inducing "Neckbelts" and a study finding that "depression hits losers hardest". This compilation of bogus news stories, celebrity profiles, movie trailers and skits come courtesy of the ace satirists at The Onion.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  8. The Roast of Tom Brady (2024)

    Offensive lines. Full-contact comedy. Kevin Hart hosts this all-star roast of NFL legend Tom Brady.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  9. Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die (2024)

    Comedian and actress Nikki Glaser is back in her second HBO special, diving into a wide range of topics including why she doesn't want kids, the harsh realities of aging, her sexual fantasies and more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  10. Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics (2004)

    A year after Animals, Ricky Gervais comes back with his second stand up comedy tour: Politics.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  11. American Dreamer (2022)

    In this winsome comedy, an entitled Economics professor pursues a tactic to buy an ailing widow’s mansion for nothing, but he quickly realizes that his seemingly foolproof strategy won’t be as easy as he thought.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  12. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)

    When a Conservative TV crusader threatens to shut down beloved brothel The Chicken Ranch, proprietress Miss Mona Stangley and her girls won't go down without a fight.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  13. Wanda Sykes: Not Normal (2019)

    Wanda Sykes tackles politics, reality TV, racism and the secret she'd take to the grave in this rollicking, no-holds-barred stand-up special.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  14. Held Up (1999)

    What should have been a romantic getaway turns into one hilarious debacle after another when Michael's woman dumps him in the desert where he gets carjacked by a teenager and he is taken hostage in a stickup at the local Sip and Zip.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  15. The Last American Virgin (1982)

    The friendship of a group of young friends struggling with teen sex, drugs, and work is jeopardized by a romantic interest which may turn pals into bitter rivals.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  16. Sincerely Louis C.K. (2020)

    Louis C.K. muses on religion, terrorism, small towns, Florida, disabilities, dogs, Auschwitz, marriage, sex, vegans, and his personal sexual controversy, in a live performance from Washington, D.C.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  17. 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

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  18. Back 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

  19. Black Sheep (1996)

    When dignified Albert Donnelly runs for Governor, his team moves to keep his slow-witted and klutzy younger brother, Mike, out of the eye of the media. To baby-sit Mike, the campaign assigns sarcastic Steve, who gets the experience of a lifetime when he tries to take Mike out of town during the election.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  20. The 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

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  21. The Last Supper (1995)

    A group of idealistic but frustrated liberals succumb to the temptation of murdering right-wing pundits for their political beliefs.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  22. A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935)

    Mistaken identity, unrequited love, and the supernatural are combined in Shakespeare's classic set in the woods of Greece on a moonlit night.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  23. Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991)

    Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, minor characters from the play 'Hamlet', find themselves on the road to Elsinore Castle at the behest of the King of Denmark. The duo encounter a band of players before arriving to find that they are needed to try to discern what troubles the prince Hamlet. Meanwhile, they ponder the meaning of their existence.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  24. Chimes at Midnight (1965)

    Henry IV usurps the English throne, sets in motion the factious War of the Roses and now faces a rebellion led by Northumberland scion Hotspur. Henry's heir, Prince Hal, is a ne'er-do-well carouser who drinks and causes mischief with his low-class friends, especially his rotund father figure, John Falstaff. To redeem his title, Hal may have to choose between allegiance to his real father and loyalty to his friend.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  25. The Scottish Play (2020)

    A successful actress accepts the role of Lady Macbeth at a small New England theater, where she begins a flirtation with her charmingly awkward young director, and finds herself haunted by the ghost of William Shakespeare - who's keen to do some rewrites.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  26. Shakespeare in Love (1998)

    Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter', before it's even written. When lovely noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and Shakespeare's play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  27. Bankrolled (2021)

    While blind drunk, two unemployed millennials entrepreneurs drunkenly post a video pitch about their revolutionary app to a crowdfunding site. When the app catches fire and they accidentally raise millions of dollars they actually have to create the app.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  28. O Libertino (1973)

    Commander Emanuel is a man who dedicates his life to fighting pornography. Going through financial difficulties, he finds himself obliged to rent his house to a college of girls. Over time he will find out that college is actually a house of meetings.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  29. Zootopia (2016)

    Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case - even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  30. A Midsummer Night's Dream (1969)

    Shakespeare wrote this fantastic comedy in 1594. It features Lysander and Hermia, whose love is thwarted by Hermia's father, who wishes to marry her off to Demetrius, himself loved by Helena. In a magical forest, the couple cross paths with Obéron, king of the elves, who is quarreling with his wife and in possession of love potions.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Measure for Measure - Live at Shakespeare's Globe?

The closest matches to Measure for Measure - Live at Shakespeare's Globe are Class Rank (2017), Personal Services (1987) and Brain Donors (1992). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Measure for Measure - Live at Shakespeare's Globe?

Start with Class Rank (2017), the closest match to Measure for Measure - Live at Shakespeare's Globe.

What is the highest-rated movie like Measure for Measure - Live at Shakespeare's Globe?

Zootopia (2016), rated 7.8/10 by 18,736 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Measure for Measure - Live at Shakespeare's Globe?

Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Measure for Measure - Live at Shakespeare's Globe?

Yes: Class Rank (2017), Personal Services (1987) and Brain Donors (1992).

How are movies similar to Measure for Measure - Live at Shakespeare's Globe chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Measure for Measure - Live at Shakespeare's Globe, 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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