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10 Best Movies Like El Extra

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

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#1
S.O.B.

S.O.B.

1981★ 5.9

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

A movie producer who made a huge flop tries to salvage his career by revamping his film as an erotic production, where its family-friendly star takes her top off....

#2
Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks

1994★ 6.6

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

Guy is a young film executive who's willing to do whatever it takes to make it in Hollywood. He begins working for famed producer Buddy Ackerman, a domineering, manipulative, coldh...

#3
Stardust Memories

Stardust Memories

1980★ 6.9

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

While attending a retrospect of his work, a filmmaker recalls his life and his loves: the inspirations for his films....

#4
Silent Movie

Silent Movie

1976★ 6.5

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

Aspiring filmmakers Mel Funn, Marty Eggs and Dom Bell go to a financially troubled studio with an idea for a silent movie. In an effort to make the movie more marketable, they atte...

#5
Show People

Show People

1928★ 7.1

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

Hollywood hopeful Peggy Pepper arrives at a major studio, from Georgia, to become a great dramatic star. Things don't go entirely according to plan....

#6
Hollywood Ending

Hollywood Ending

2002★ 6.5

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

Woody Allen stars as Val Waxman, a two-time Oscar winner turned washed-up, neurotic director in desperate need of a comeback. When it comes, Waxman finds himself backed into a corn...

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