Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 15, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Setup

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

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#1
The Slammin' Salmon

The Slammin' Salmon

2009★ 5.8

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

The brutal former heavyweight boxing champion Cleon "Slammin'" Salmon (Duncan), now owner of a Miami restaurant, institutes a competition to see which waiter can earn the most mone...

#2
The F**k-It List

The F**k-It List

2020★ 6.0

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

After a prank blows up a studious high school senior's life, he shares a list of certain things he wishes he'd done differently — and maybe still can....

#3
Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable...

Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable...

2025★ 6.7

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

Facing a world gone sideways, comedy icon Dave Chappelle delivers bold truths and potent punchlines in this no-holds-barred special....

#4
Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave

Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave

2020★ 6.2

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

It’s summer again, and everyone’s favorite Junior Rescuers, The Flounders, are back at Tower 2. With the International Junior Rescue Championships headed to Southern California, th...

#5
Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics

Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics

2004★ 6.9

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

A year after Animals, Ricky Gervais comes back with his second stand up comedy tour: Politics....

#6
The Wedding Year

The Wedding Year

2019★ 6.0

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

A commitment-phobic 27-year old’s relationship is put to the test when she and her boyfriend attend 7 weddings in the same year....

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