Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Empire

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

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#1
Airplane II: The Sequel

Airplane II: The Sequel

1982★ 6.1

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

A faulty computer causes a passenger space shuttle to head straight for the sun, and man-with-a-past Ted Striker must save the day and get the shuttle back on track – again – all t...

#2
Is This Thing On?

Is This Thing On?

2025★ 6.5

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

As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made fo...

#3
Standing Up, Falling Down

Standing Up, Falling Down

2020★ 6.3

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

An unlikely friendship kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A. — forced to move back home to Eastern Long Island with his tail between his legs — and a tragically ...

#4
The Immigrant

The Immigrant

1917★ 7.3

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

A European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York....

#5
Someone Great

Someone Great

2019★ 6.4

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

An aspiring music journalist lands her dream job and is about to move to San Francisco when her boyfriend of nine years decides to call it quits. To nurse her broken heart, she and...

#6
Coffee Shop

Coffee Shop

2014★ 5.9

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

When a young coffee shop owner is threatened with repossession she must take a chance with life and love as she fights to save her business....

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