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10 Best Movies Like Shanghaied

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

#1
The Pawnshop

The Pawnshop

1916★ 6.6

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

A pawnbroker's assistant deals with his grumpy boss, his annoying co-worker and some eccentric customers as he flirts with the pawnbroker's daughter, until a perfidious crook with ...

#2
His New Job

His New Job

1915★ 5.7

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

When one of the actors on a movie set doesn't show up, Charlie gets his chance to be on camera and replaces the actor. While waiting, he plays in a dice game and gets on many peopl...

#3
Just Hold On

Just Hold On

2020★ 6.3

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

Mutton Bustin’ champion and future spy, 7-year-old Marlie McDonald is a symbol of resilience and vigor. Marlie was born with an aggressive brain tumor and spent her first few years...

#4
Work

Work

1915★ 5.8

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

Charlie and his boss have difficulties just getting to the house they are going to wallpaper. The householder is angry because he can't get breakfast and his wife is screaming at t...

#5
The Under-Gifted In Vacation

The Under-Gifted In Vacation

1982★ 5.4

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

A group of friends are planning how to spend their summer vacation. One plans to go to the Seychelles with his American girlfriend. At the airport she dumps him for another guy. He...

#6
Angelique and the Sultan

Angelique and the Sultan

1968★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shanghaied for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

Angélique is in a North African Muslim kingdom where she is now part of the Sultan's harem. She refuses to be bedded as her captors try to beat sense into her. She finally decides ...