Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Feb 04, 2026

10 Best Movies Like History of the World: Part I

If you loved History of the World: Part I, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be

1983★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to History of the World: Part I for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A bad Polish actor is just trying to make a living when Poland is invaded by the Germans in World War II. His wife has the habit of entertaining young Polish officers while he's on...

#2
The Producers

The Producers

1968★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to History of the World: Part I for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A conniving Broadway producer and his meek accountant plan to profit from charming wealthy old biddies to invest in an overbudget production, and then put on a sure-fire disaster, ...

#3
High Anxiety

High Anxiety

1977★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to History of the World: Part I for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A psychiatrist with intense acrophobia (fear of heights) goes to work for a mental institution run by doctors who appear to be crazier than their patients, and have secrets that th...

#4
Two-Minute Warning

Two-Minute Warning

1976★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to History of the World: Part I for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A psychotic sniper plans a massive killing spree in a Los Angeles football stadium during a major championship game. The police, led by Captain Peter Holly and the SWAT commander, ...

#5
Crash and Burn

Crash and Burn

1990★ 4.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to History of the World: Part I for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Unicom is a powerful organization overseeing most of the world after its economic collapse. They have banned computers and robots in an attempt to insure "life, liberty, and the pu...

#6
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge

Mr. & Mrs. Bridge

1990★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to History of the World: Part I for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Set during World War II, an upper-class family begins to fall apart due to the conservative nature of the patriarch and the progressive values of his children....