Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 08, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Freshman

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

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#1
The Cheap Detective

The Cheap Detective

1978★ 6.3

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

A spoof of the entire 1940s detective genre. San Francisco private detective, Lou Pekinpaugh is accused of murdering his partner at the instigation of his mistress—his partner's wi...

#2
After the Fox

After the Fox

1966★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Freshman for fans of Comedy & Crime. 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....

#3
Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck

2012★ 6.1

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

After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an imp...

#4
Clifford's Really Big Movie

Clifford's Really Big Movie

2004★ 6.1

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

Fearing that he costs too much to feed, Clifford decides to join a traveling carnival so he can enter a talent contest in hopes of winning a lifetime supply of Tummy Yummies treats...

#5
Thick as Thieves

Thick as Thieves

2009★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Freshman for fans of Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A master thief recruits a notorious thief to help him steal two famous Faberge eggs from an impenetrable vault in an effort to pull off one final job and repay his debt to the Russ...

#6
The Baker

The Baker

2007★ 6.4

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

Milo is a professional hit man living on the edge. When failing to fulfill a contract for the first time, he escapes the city to avoid the wrath of his employers. Hiding out in a r...

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