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10 Best Movies Like Stand Up

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

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#1
SubUrbia

SubUrbia

1997★ 6.2

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

A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults....

#2
Standing Up, Falling Down

Standing Up, Falling Down

2020★ 6.3

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

#3
Is This Thing On?

Is This Thing On?

2025★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Stand Up for fans of Comedy & 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...

#4
Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

2021★ 6.9

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

In the emotionally charged, wild and humorous world of sixteen year old James Whitman, his struggle to overcome anxiety and depression involve seeking advice from Dr. Bird - a gian...

#5
Fat Kid Rules The World

Fat Kid Rules The World

2012★ 6.7

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

A dropout comes to the aid of a chubby and suicidal high-school kid by recruiting him as the drummer for his upstart punk-rock band....

#6
ATL

ATL

2006★ 6.9

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

As four friends prepare for life after high school, different challenges bring about turning points in each of their lives. The dramas unfold and resolve at their local rollerskati...

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