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10 Best Movies Like Diamonds in the Rough

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

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#1
After the Ball

After the Ball

2015★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Diamonds in the Rough for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After the Ball, a retail fairy tale set in the world of fashion. Kate's dream is to design for couturier houses. Although she is a bright new talent, Kate can't get a job. No one t...

#2
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

2008★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Diamonds in the Rough for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket)...

#3
Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Diamonds in the Rough for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an imp...

#4
Anuvahood

Anuvahood

2011★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Diamonds in the Rough for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Kenneth (who likes to call himself Kay) begins to realise he's just another wannabe bad boy... even less than a loser in fact. After quitting his job at Laimsbury's, Kay vows to be...

#5
The Little Rascals Save the Day

The Little Rascals Save the Day

2014★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Diamonds in the Rough for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When the Little Rascals are unable to raise enough money to save their grandma's bakery from shutting down, their only hope is to win a local talent show and use the prize money to...

#6
Held Up

Held Up

1999★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Diamonds in the Rough for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

What should have been a romantic getaway turns into one hilarious debacle after another when Michael's woman dumps him in the desert where he gets carjacked by a teenager and he is...

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