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10 Best Movies Like Too Busy to Work

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

#1
Fighter

Fighter

2007★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Too Busy to Work for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Aïcha, a high-school student, is a passionate kung fu fighter. Her Turkish parents expect her to get good grades so she can get into medical school, like her brother Ali. But schoo...

#2
Re-Births

Re-Births

2017★ 7.4

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

A documentary film depicting five intimate portraits of migrants who fled their country of origin to seek refuge in France and find a space of freedom where they can fully experien...

#3
Devil's Island

Devil's Island

1979★ 5.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Too Busy to Work for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

After Italian capitulation in WW2, German forces are rushing to take control of the Dalmatian coast, forcing thousands of people to take refuge. One partisan boat, filled with refu...

#4
The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo

The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo

2002★ 10.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Too Busy to Work for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Cartoon Network holds an awards show awarding cartoon excellence....

#5
The Golden Spurtle

The Golden Spurtle

2025★ 6.7

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

In a quaint Scottish village in the Highlands, contenders from around the globe gather to compete for the title of World Porridge Champion armed only with oats, salt and water. As ...

#6
The Song of Ceylon

The Song of Ceylon

1934★ 6.2

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

Ambitious documentary chronicling the cultural life and religious customs of the Sinhalese and the effects of advanced industrialism on such customs....