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10 Best Movies Like The Hoax

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

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#1
SubUrbia

SubUrbia

1997★ 6.2

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

A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults....

#2
Don't Think Twice

Don't Think Twice

2016★ 6.4

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

An improv group deals with several crises, including the loss of their lease and one member hitting the big time....

#3
Firefox

Firefox

1982★ 6.1

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

The Soviets have developed a revolutionary new jet fighter, called 'Firefox'. Worried that the jet will be used as a first-strike weapon—as there are rumours that it is undetectabl...

#4
The Cheap Detective

The Cheap Detective

1978★ 6.3

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

#5
Top Secret!

Top Secret!

1984★ 7.1

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

Popular and dashing American singer Nick Rivers travels to East Germany to perform in a music festival. When he loses his heart to the gorgeous Hillary Flammond, he finds himself c...

#6
My One and Only

My One and Only

2009★ 6.5

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

A mother takes her two sons on an unusual road trip from New York to Pittsburgh, St. Louis and eventually Hollywood in her quest to find a man to take care of them all....

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