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10 Best Movies Like The Hoax

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

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#1
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

1994★ 6.5

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

Frank Drebin is persuaded out of retirement to go undercover in a state prison. There he has to find out what top terrorist, Rocco, has planned for when he escapes. Adding to his p...

#2
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

1988★ 7.3

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

When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II....

#3
Miracle Mile

Miracle Mile

1989★ 6.9

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

After 30 years of searching, Harry has finally met the girl of his dreams. Unfortunately, before they even have a chance to go on their first date, Harry intercepts some chilling n...

#4
Nick of Time

Nick of Time

1995★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Hoax for fans of Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

An ordinary man is suddenly forced into a plot to kill a politician in exchange for his kidnapped daughter's freedom....

#5
The Pink Panther Strikes Again

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

1976★ 6.9

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

Charles Dreyfus, who has finally cracked over inspector Clouseau's antics, escapes from a mental institution and launches an elaborate plan to get rid of Clouseau once and for all....

#6
To Live and Die in L.A.

To Live and Die in L.A.

1985★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Hoax for fans of Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When his longtime partner on the force is killed, reckless U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance vows revenge, setting out to nab dangerous counterfeit artist Eric Masters....

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