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10 Best Movies Like The Private Public

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

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#1
About Alex

About Alex

2014★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Private Public for fans of Comedy. 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 ...

#2
Emergency

Emergency

2022★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Private Public for fans of Comedy. 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....

#3
John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid

John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid

2015★ 7.7

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

Armed with boyish charm and a sharp wit, the former "SNL" writer offers sly takes on marriage, his beef with babies and the time he met Bill Clinton....

#4
Tall Girl

Tall Girl

2019★ 6.3

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

Jodi, the tallest girl in her high school, has always felt uncomfortable in her own skin. But after years of slouching, being made fun of, and avoiding attention at all costs, Jodi...

#5
Class

Class

1983★ 5.9

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

Naive Midwestern prep student Jonathan bonds with his more worldly roommate, Skip, who takes the small-town boy under his wing. At Skip's urging, the inexperienced Jonathan is embo...

#6
Small Apartments

Small Apartments

2012★ 5.8

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

When a clumsy deadbeat accidentally kills his landlord, he must do everything in his power to hide the body, only to find that the distractions of lust, the death of his beloved br...

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