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10 Best Movies Like I'm trying, but... Nothing.

If you loved I'm trying, but... Nothing., we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
American Dreamer

American Dreamer

2022★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to I'm trying, but... Nothing. for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In this winsome comedy, an entitled Economics professor pursues a tactic to buy an ailing widow’s mansion for nothing, but he quickly realizes that his seemingly foolproof strategy...

#2
The Distinguished Gentleman

The Distinguished Gentleman

1992★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to I'm trying, but... Nothing. for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A Florida con man uses the recent death of the long time Congressman from his district, who he just happens to share a last name with, to get elected to his version of paradise, th...

#3
Taking Care of Business

Taking Care of Business

1990★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to I'm trying, but... Nothing. for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An uptight advertising exec has his entire life in a filofax organizer which mistakenly ends up in the hands of a friendly convict who poses as him....

#4
Fun with Dick and Jane

Fun with Dick and Jane

1977★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to I'm trying, but... Nothing. for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation....

#5
The Little Rascals Save the Day

The Little Rascals Save the Day

2014★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to I'm trying, but... Nothing. 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
Babes

Babes

2024★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to I'm trying, but... Nothing. for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After getting pregnant from a one-night stand, a single woman leans on her married best friend and mother of two to guide her through gestation and beyond....

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