Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Going by the Book

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

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#1
How to Rob a Bank

How to Rob a Bank

2007★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Going by the Book for fans of Comedy & Action & Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Caught in the middle of a bank robbery, a slacker and a bank employee become the ones who arbitrate the intense situation....

#2
Big Match

Big Match

2014★ 6.9

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

Choi Ik-Ho is a martial arts star with talent for action and humor. But one day, he is framed for murder. Ace is a game planner, who makes a game for the Korean upper class. He is ...

#3
Gotcha!

Gotcha!

1985★ 5.9

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

A student on a trip to France is tricked into smuggling secrets across the Iron Curtain by a sexy spy....

#4
Midnight Runners

Midnight Runners

2017★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Going by the Book for fans of Comedy & Action & Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Two apathetic police academy recruits who become best buddies through the tough training together witness a woman being abducted right before their very eyes. As they were taught i...

#5
Public Enemy Returns

Public Enemy Returns

2008★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Going by the Book for fans of Comedy & Action & Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Kang Chul-jung has been a detective fighting crime for 15 years and is at it again against a mob boss who recruits young kids to do his dirty work....

#6
Unstoppable

Unstoppable

2018★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Going by the Book for fans of Comedy & Action & Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Dong-chul and Ji-soo are a happily married couple. One day, Dong-chul comes home to find his house in disarray and his wife missing....

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