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Movies like Staff Pick (2021)

The best movies like Staff Pick (2021) are Ladies First (2026), Barbie (2023) and The Onion Movie (2008). If Staff Pick 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. Ladies First (2026)

    An arrogant but charismatic ladies' man finds his life of money, power and casual flings upended when he wakes up in a parallel world dominated by women.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  2. Barbie (2023)

    Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  3. 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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  4. The Mouse That Roared (1959)

    The Duchy of Grand Fenwick decides that the only way to get out of their economic woes is to declare war on the United States, lose and accept foreign aid. They send an invasion force (in chain mail, armed with bows and arrows) to New York and they arrive during a nuclear drill that has cleared the streets.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  5. Bill Burr: Paper Tiger (2019)

    Comedian Bill Burr talks male feminists, outrage culture, robot sex, and cultural appropriation in this standup comedy special shot in London.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  6. Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)

    Life's questions are 'answered' in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a staid London insurance company which transforms before our eyes into a pirate ship. Then there's the National Health doctors who try to claim a healthy liver from a still-living donor. The world's most voracious glutton brings the art of vomiting to new heights before his spectacular demise.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  7. Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)

    Centered on a television station which features a 1950s-style sci-fi movie interspersed with a series of wild commercials, wacky shorts and weird specials, this lampoon of contemporary life and pop culture skewers some of the silliest spectacles ever created in the name of entertainment.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  8. The Bed Sitting Room (1969)

    In the hazy aftermath of World War III, the fallout from a 'nuclear misunderstanding' is producing strange mutations amongst the survivors, and the noble Lord Fortnum finds himself transforming into a bed sitting room.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  9. South Park: Joining the Panderverse (2023)

    Cartman's deeply disturbing dreams portend the end of the life he knows and loves. Meanwhile, the adults in South Park are wrestling with their own life decisions, as the advent of AI is turning their world upside down.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  10. The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)

    A series of loosely connected skits that spoof news programs, commercials, porno films, kung-fu films, disaster films, blaxploitation films, spy films, mafia films, and the fear that somebody is watching you on the other side of the TV.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  11. Afterburn (2025)

    Set against the backdrop of a postapocalyptic Earth whose Eastern Hemisphere was destroyed by a massive solar flare, leaving what life remains mutated from radiation and fallout. The story revolves around a group of treasure hunters who extract such objects as the Mona Lisa, the Rosetta Stone and the Crown Jewels while facing rival hunters, mutants and pirates.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  12. Watermelon Man (1970)

    A racist insurance agent lives in a typical suburban neighborhood, but his bigoted world of taunting and harassing black people on and off the job is turned upside down when his skin inexplicably turns dark overnight.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  13. Rotting in the Sun (2023)

    A filmmaker facing an existential crisis goes on a vacation to a Mexican gay nudist beach, where he meets a social media celebrity who convinces him to collaborate with him on his new TV show. But one disappears and another embarks on a wild journey through Mexico City to find him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  14. The TV Set (2007)

    As a writer named Mike struggles to shepherd his semi-autobiographical sitcom into development, his vision is slowly eroded by a domineering network executive named Lenny who favors trashy reality programming. The irony, of course, is that every crass suggestion Lenny makes improves the show's response from test audiences and brings the show a step closer to getting on the air.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  15. Sleeper (1973)

    Miles Monroe, a clarinet-playing health food store proprietor, is revived out of cryostasis 200 years into a future world in order to help rebels fight an oppressive government regime.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  16. 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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  17. Beau Is Afraid (2023)

    Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic odyssey back home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  18. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

    When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as part of a big-screen movie that leaves them out of any royalties, the pair travel to Tinseltown to sabotage the production.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  19. South Park (Not Suitable for Children) (2023)

    After it's discovered that a teacher at South Park Elementary has an OnlyFans page, Randy is compelled to take a closer look at the seedy underbelly of the world of online influencers.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  20. Die 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

  21. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)

    Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, Nick Cage must accept a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous superfan. Things take a wildly unexpected turn when Cage is recruited by a CIA operative and forced to live up to his own legend, channeling his most iconic and beloved on-screen characters in order to save himself and his loved ones.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  22. The Henry Smurf Project (2005)

    El proyecto del Pitufo Enrique is a document about the existence of a mysterious goblin from the province of Catamarca. During the filming of the movie there were some tragic incidents, such as the disappearance of six people or the violent deaths of another three. Some of these incidents were registered on video but couldn't see the light because of the ongoing legal battle between the director and the victim's families opposing its screening. On the contrary, Elvira Serio director of the movie, thinks that what is on the tape could be of great help shedding some light over all the mysteries around this thread. She hopes that her work can serve as a warning as well to all the residents and tourists who often visit that place.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  23. Crocodile Dundee (1986)

    When a New York reporter plucks crocodile hunter Mick Dundee from the Australian Outback for a visit to the Big Apple, it's a clash of cultures and a recipe for good-natured comedy as naïve Dundee negotiates the concrete jungle. He proves that his instincts are quite useful in the city and adeptly handles everything from wily muggers to high-society snoots without breaking a sweat.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  24. Bewitched (2005)

    Thinking he can overshadow an unknown actress in the part, an egocentric actor unknowingly gets a witch cast in an upcoming television remake of the classic show "Bewitched".

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  25. Porky's (1981)

    In 1954 Florida, a group of high school boys head to a strip club in the Everglades in an attempt to lose their collective virginity. When the club's owner and his sheriff brother swindle them out of their money and embarrass them, the boys plan revenge.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  26. Catch-22 (1970)

    A WWII military pilot makes a valiant effort to be certified insane in order to be excused from flying missions. But there's a catch.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  27. Chase Me and I'll Catch You (1986)

    It tells the story of Ramadhan and Monita, two people with opposite personalities who become entangled in a push-and-pull romance, presented with clever humor and social satire.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  28. Fido (2006)

    Timmy Robinson's best friend in the whole wide world is a six-foot tall rotting zombie named Fido. But when Fido eats the next-door neighbor, Mom and Dad hit the roof, and Timmy has to go to the ends of the earth to keep Fido a part of the family. A boy-and-his-dog movie for grown ups, "Fido" will rip your heart out.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  29. History of the World: Part I (1981)

    An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  30. Mit Eichenlaub und Feigenblatt (1968)

    A young man named Jürgen joins the military. As much as he tries to make a heroic career as a soldier in a rearmed West Germany, he fails utterly and ends up in a bizarre sanatorium.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Staff Pick?

The closest matches to Staff Pick are Ladies First (2026), Barbie (2023) and The Onion Movie (2008). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Staff Pick?

Start with Ladies First (2026), the closest match to Staff Pick.

What is the highest-rated movie like Staff Pick?

Bill Burr: Paper Tiger (2019), rated 7.5/10 by 248 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Staff Pick?

Ladies First (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Staff Pick?

Yes: Ladies First (2026), Barbie (2023) and The Onion Movie (2008).

How are movies similar to Staff Pick chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Staff Pick, 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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