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10 Best Movies Like Basic Training

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

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#1
In the Loop

In the Loop

2009★ 7.0

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

The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war ...

#2
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert

Richard Pryor: Live in Concert

1979★ 7.4

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

Richard Pryor delivers monologues on race, sex, family and his favorite target—himself, live at the Terrace Theatre in Long Beach, California....

#3
John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid

John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid

2015★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Basic Training 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
Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic

Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic

2005★ 6.4

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

Sarah Silverman appears before an audience in Los Angeles with several sketches, taped outside the theater, intercut into the stand-up performance. Themes include race, sex, and re...

#5
How to Murder Your Wife

How to Murder Your Wife

1965★ 6.3

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

Stanley Ford leads an idyllic bachelor life. He is a nationally syndicated cartoonist whose Bash Brannigan series provides him with a luxury townhouse and a full-time valet, Charle...

#6
The After Party

The After Party

2018★ 6.1

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

When an aspiring rapper goes viral for the wrong reasons, he thinks his career is sunk. But a wild party gives him one more chance to make it right....

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