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10 Best Movies Like Ernst & the Light

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

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#1
29th Street

29th Street

1991★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ernst & the Light for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After winning $6.2 million in the 1976 New York State Lottery, he is arrested for throwing rocks at a church. He then tells his story at the police station....

#2
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

2013★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ernst & the Light for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

86-year-old Irving Zisman is on a journey across America with the most unlikely companion: his 8 year-old grandson, Billy....

#3
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

2008★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ernst & the Light 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)...

#4
Beat the Devil

Beat the Devil

2002★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ernst & the Light for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Driver drag-races the Devil, in order to earn James Brown his soul....

#5
The Hangover Part III

The Hangover Part III

2013★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ernst & the Light for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off....

#6
A Bad Moms Christmas

A Bad Moms Christmas

2017★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ernst & the Light for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Amy, Kiki and Carla – three under-appreciated and over-burdened women – rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for mothers: Christmas. And if creating a mo...

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