Movies like The Monsters: 20 to watch next
If you loved The Monsters (1963) — a comedy film directed by Dino Risi — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of The Monsters most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like italian, italy and satire. 5 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen 1976★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy
An episodic satire of the political and social status of Italy in the seventies, through the shows of one day of a television channel.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Mouse That Roared 1959★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy
The Duchy of Grand Fenwick decides that the only way to get out of their economic woes is to declare war on the United States, lose and accept foreign aid. They send an invasion force (in chain mail, armed with bows and arrows) to New York and they arrive during a nuclear drill that has cleared the streets.
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Roaring Years 1962★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy
In this satire inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector (aka The Inspector General) and transported to fascist era Italy, the (supposed) incognito visit of a Roman fascist official to a tiny country town shakes deeply the ruling class and their lack of integrity.
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The Onion Movie 2008★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy
Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as an automotive recall of decapitation-inducing "Neckbelts" and a study finding that "depression hits losers hardest". This compilation of bogus news stories, celebrity profiles, movie trailers and skits come courtesy of the ace satirists at The Onion.
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Be Sick… It's Free 1968★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy
Comedy about the flawed Italian healthcare system of the time and a doctor's expeirence with it.
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Bill Burr: Paper Tiger 2019★ 7.5
Shares: Comedy
Comedian Bill Burr talks male feminists, outrage culture, robot sex, and cultural appropriation in this standup comedy special shot in London.
Stream in India on Netflix
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How to Irritate People 1969★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy
A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on learning how to irritate people.
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Whatsoeverly 2011★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy
Corrupt and sleazy entrepreneur Cetto La Qualunque comes back to Italy and "jumps into politics" lest his law-abiding opponent, Giovanni De Santis, is elected as mayor.
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Fantozzi 1975★ 7.8
Shares: Comedy
A good-natured but unlucky Italian is constantly finding himself in difficult situations, but never losing his mood.
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The Girl with a Pistol 1968★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
A Sicilian woman is dishonored by her lover, then goes to London with a pistol intending to murder him.
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Boris: The Film 2011★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
A director and his crew attempt to make the transition from the small to the big screen.
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Louis C.K.: Ridiculous 2026★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy
From a bee getting shot in New York City to paying strangers to take his aging father, Louis C.K. unleashes the ridiculous thoughts in his mind.
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Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs 2023★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy
In a rowdy stand-up set, Shane Gillis riffs on his girlfriend's Navy SEAL ex, touring George Washington's house and being bullied by an Australian Goth.
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The Exorciccio 1975★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy
A satire on the American film "The Exorcist," but with an Italian twist.
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March on Rome 1962★ 7.5
Shares: Comedy
March on Rome (Italian: La marcia su Roma) is a 1962 comedy film by Dino Risi with Vittorio Gassman and Ugo Tognazzi, aimed at describing the March on Rome of Benito Mussolini's black shirts from the point of view of two newly recruited, naïve black shirts
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He's Worse than Me 1985★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy
Two reckless friends Leonardo (Adriano Celentano) and Luciano (Renato Potstsetto) are just doing whatever they want and getting into endless alterations. When one of them decides to marry, their friendship is in a crisis ...
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Totòtruffa '62 1961★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy
Antonio, a former variety actor, keeps his daughter in an excellent boarding school by organizing small scams with his friend and colleague Felice. Commissioner Malvasia good-naturedly persecuted him. When their respective unsuspecting children fall in love, the two fathers make peace.
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John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City 2018★ 7.9
Shares: Comedy
John Mulaney relays stories from his childhood and "SNL," eviscerates the value of college and laments getting older in this electric comedy special.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Bill Burr: Why Do I Do This? 2008★ 7.7
Shares: Comedy
One of America's fastest-rising comedians, Bill Burr wields his razor-sharp wit with rare skill. In this brand-new stand-up performance, Bill takes aim at the stuff that drives us crazy, political correctness gone haywire, and girlfriends, or as he calls them: relentless psycho robots. A keenly observant social commentator, Bill Burr is also one of the funniest voices in comedy today.
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Ricky Gervais: Armageddon 2023★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy
Ricky Gervais dishes out controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity in a taboo-busting comedy special about the end of humanity.
Stream in India on Netflix