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10 Best Movies Like American Intellectuals

If you loved American Intellectuals, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
SubUrbia

SubUrbia

1997★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Intellectuals for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults....

#2
Ricky Gervais: Humanity

Ricky Gervais: Humanity

2018★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Intellectuals for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally....

#3
The Clique

The Clique

2008★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Intellectuals for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A young girl tries to fit in with a clique of popular middle school girls after moving into the guest house of one of their homes....

#4
Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs

Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs

2023★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Intellectuals for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In a rowdy stand-up set, Shane Gillis riffs on his girlfriend's Navy SEAL ex, touring George Washington's house and being bullied by an Australian Goth....

#5
Class Rank

Class Rank

2017★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Intellectuals for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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 ...

#6
Spontaneous

Spontaneous

2020★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Intellectuals for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

When students in their high school begin inexplicably exploding (literally), seniors Mara and Dylan struggle to survive in a world where each moment may be their last....

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