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10 Best Movies Like The Inspector General

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

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#1
Fletch

Fletch

1985★ 6.7

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

When investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he's approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk, who of...

#2
Shadow of the Thin Man

Shadow of the Thin Man

1941★ 7.0

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

High society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles run into a variety of shady characters while investigating a race-track murder....

#3
The Distinguished Gentleman

The Distinguished Gentleman

1992★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Inspector General 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...

#4
Doc Hollywood

Doc Hollywood

1991★ 6.4

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

After leaving Washington D.C. hospital, plastic surgeon Ben Stone heads for California, where a lucrative practice in Beverly Hills awaits. After a car accident, he's sentenced to ...

#5
Deception

Deception

2008★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Inspector General 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
The Cheap Detective

The Cheap Detective

1978★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Inspector General 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...

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