Movies like SCREEN TEST [ST4]: PAUL AMERICA (1965)
The best movies like SCREEN TEST [ST4]: PAUL AMERICA (1965) are Life (2015), I Am Chris Farley (2015) and John Candy: I Like Me (2025). If SCREEN TEST [ST4]: PAUL AMERICA hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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Quick picks
- Highest ratedThe King of Comedy (1982)7.8/10 from 2,720 votes
- NewestJohn Candy: I Like Me (2025)Released 2025
Life (2015)
In 1955, young photographer Dennis Stock develops a close bond with actor James Dean while shooting pictures of the rising Hollywood star.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisI Am Chris Farley (2015)
I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, to his time at Second City and Saturday Night Live, then finally his film career (which included hits like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep). The film showcases his most memorable characters and skits from film and television and also includes interviews and insights from his co-stars, family and friends - including the likes of Christina Applegate, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk, Bob Saget and Adam Sandler.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJohn Candy: I Like Me (2025)
Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisGotti (1996)
John Gotti, the head of a small New York mafia crew breaks a few of the old family rules. He rises to become the head of the Gambino family and the most well-known mafia boss in America. Life is good, but suspicion creeps in, and greed, rule-breaking and his high public profile all threaten to topple him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe King of Comedy (1982)
Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisOne Chance (2013)
This film follows the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSly (2023)
His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHands of Stone (2016)
The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like this#UNFIT: The Psychology of Donald Trump (2020)
Medical doctors and mental health professionals go on camera, on the record, for the record, for a discussion, analysis, and science-based examination of the behavior, psyche, condition, and stability of President Donald Trump. Also examines Trump's effect on our citizenry, culture, and institutions.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThree Christs (2017)
Dr. Alan Stone breaks new ground for treatment of the mentally ill through an experiment on three paranoid schizophrenic patients who believe they are Jesus Christ.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisI Am Heath Ledger (2017)
The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisChuck (2017)
A drama inspired by the life of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBetween Two Ferns: The Movie (2019)
Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show, 'Between Two Ferns' and uploaded it to Funny or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock. Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisPamela, a love story (2023)
In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDesperately Seeking Susan (1985)
A bored New Jersey suburban housewife's fascination with a free-spirited woman she has read about in the personal columns leads to her being mistaken for the woman herself and into a chaotic adventure of amnesia and self-discovery.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLovelace (2013)
Story of Linda Lovelace, who is used and abused by the porn industry at the behest of her coercive husband, before taking control of her life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLockout (2012)
Set in the near future, Lockout follows a falsely convicted ex-government agent , whose one chance at obtaining freedom lies in the dangerous mission of rescuing the President's daughter from rioting convicts at an outer space maximum security prison.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Joker is Wild (1957)
A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisJawbone (2017)
A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill corner man Eddie and promoter Joe. Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender, he risks his life, as he tries to stand tall and regain his place in the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2013)
86-year-old Irving Zisman is on a journey across America with the most unlikely companion: his 8 year-old grandson, Billy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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What are the best movies like SCREEN TEST [ST4]: PAUL AMERICA?
The closest matches to SCREEN TEST [ST4]: PAUL AMERICA are Life (2015), I Am Chris Farley (2015) and John Candy: I Like Me (2025). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after SCREEN TEST [ST4]: PAUL AMERICA?
Start with Life (2015), the closest match to SCREEN TEST [ST4]: PAUL AMERICA.
What is the highest-rated movie like SCREEN TEST [ST4]: PAUL AMERICA?
The King of Comedy (1982), rated 7.8/10 by 2,720 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like SCREEN TEST [ST4]: PAUL AMERICA?
John Candy: I Like Me (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like SCREEN TEST [ST4]: PAUL AMERICA?
Yes: Life (2015), I Am Chris Farley (2015) and John Candy: I Like Me (2025).
How are movies similar to SCREEN TEST [ST4]: PAUL AMERICA chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside SCREEN TEST [ST4]: PAUL AMERICA, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.