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10 Best Movies Like Punching Up

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

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#1
Emergency

Emergency

2022★ 6.1

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

Ready for a night of legendary partying, three college students must weigh the pros and cons of calling the police when faced with an unexpected situation....

#2
Dear White People

Dear White People

2014★ 6.1

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

A campus culture war between Blacks and whites at a predominantly white Ivy League college comes to a head when the staff of a satirical magazine stages an offensive Halloween part...

#3
School Dance

School Dance

2014★ 7.4

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

High schooler Jason has found his dream girl—the gorgeous Anastacia. There’s just one problem: she doesn’t know he exists. If he can win a spot on the school’s hottest dance crew, ...

#4
Code 3

Code 3

2025★ 7.1

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

A burned-out paramedic tries to survive his last 24 hours on the job while training a new recruit....

#5
Is This Thing On?

Is This Thing On?

2025★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Punching Up for fans of Drama. 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...

#6
About Alex

About Alex

2014★ 6.1

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

When a group of old college friends reunite over a long weekend after one of them attempts suicide, old crushes and resentments shine light on their life decisions, and ultimately ...

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