Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 17, 2026

10 Best Movies Like May 1st

If you loved May 1st, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Ricky Gervais: Humanity

Ricky Gervais: Humanity

2018★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to May 1st 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....

#2
The Roast of Tom Brady

The Roast of Tom Brady

2024★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to May 1st for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Offensive lines. Full-contact comedy. Kevin Hart hosts this all-star roast of NFL legend Tom Brady....

#3
Me Time

Me Time

2022★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to May 1st for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

With his family away, a devoted stay-at-home dad enjoys his first me time in years by joining his hard-partying old friend on a wild birthday adventure....

#4
In the Soup

In the Soup

1992★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to May 1st for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An aspiring young filmmaker gets involved with an eccentric gangster for the financing of his first film....

#5
Almost Friends

Almost Friends

2017★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to May 1st for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A man in his mid-20s, still living at home with his mother and stepfather, puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a s...

#6
Eddie Murphy Raw

Eddie Murphy Raw

1987★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to May 1st for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Eddie Murphy delights, shocks and entertains with dead-on celebrity impersonations, observations on '80s love, sex and marriage, a remembrance of Mom's hamburgers and much more....

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