Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Making a Living

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

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#1
A Dog's Life

A Dog's Life

1918★ 7.3

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

The Tramp and his dog companion struggle to survive in the inner city....

#2
Nothing to Lose

Nothing to Lose

1997★ 6.6

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

Advertising executive Nick Beame learns that his wife is sleeping with his employer. In a state of despair, he encounters a bumbling thief whose attempted carjacking goes awry when...

#3
Take the Money and Run

Take the Money and Run

1969★ 7.1

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

Virgil Starkwell is intent on becoming a notorious bank robber. Unfortunately for Virgil and his not-so-budding career, he is completely incompetent....

#4
The Big Steal

The Big Steal

1949★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Making a Living for fans of Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Army Lieutenant Halliday, accused of stealing the Army payroll, pursues the real thief on a frantic chase through Mexico aided by the thief's ex-girlfriend and is in turn being cha...

#5
Deception

Deception

2008★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Making a Living for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

As a corporate auditor who works in a number of different offices, Jonathan McQuarry wanders without an anchor among New York's power brokers. A chance meeting with charismatic law...

#6
After the Fox

After the Fox

1966★ 6.1

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

A criminal mastermind sets up a phony film production as part of a plan to smuggle stolen gold....

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