Movies Like Siempre listo en las tinieblas

If you liked Siempre listo en las tinieblas (1939), a comedy movie directed by Fernando A. Rivero, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
A Bad Idea Gone Wrong (2017)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy
Two would-be thieves forge a surprising relationship with an unexpected housesitter when they accidentally trap themselves in a house they just broke into.
2
Laughing Gravy (1931)
★ 7.2/10Also comedy
Stan and Ollie try to hide their pet dog Laughing Gravy from their exasperated, mean tempered landlord, who has a "No Pets" policy.
3
Duplex (2003)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy
When a young couple buys their dream home, they have no idea what the sweet little old lady upstairs is going to put them through!
4
Porn for Newbies (2019)
★ 5.9/10Also comedy
An amateur filmmaker’s life gets complicated when a mobster hires him to direct a pornographic horror movie starring a frighteningly sexy actress.
5
Beau Hunks (1931)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy
Stan and Ollie join the French Foreign Legion after Ollie's sweetheart rejects him.
6
Our Wife (1931)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy
Oliver is making plans to marry his sweetheart Dulcy with Stan as his best man, but the plans are thwarted when Dulcy's father sees a picture of Ollie and forbids the marriage. The couple plan to elope, and run away to…
7
Solid Serenade (1946)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy
Tom ties up Spike and sneaks into the courtyard of the glamorous Toodles Galore with his bass, hoping to woo her with his song, much to the annoyance of a sleeping Jerry.
8
The Fixer Uppers (1935)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy
Stan and Ollie are greeting card salesmen who agree to help a woman put a spark in her loveless marriage by making her husband jealous.
9
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy
Instead of flying to Florida with his folks, Kevin ends up alone in New York, where he gets a hotel room with his dad's credit card—despite problems from a clerk and meddling bellboy. But when Kevin runs into his old…
10
Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the King (2014)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy
A documentary filmmaker interviews the now-famous Trevor Slattery from behind bars.
11
Yellow Is the New Black (2018)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy
An adventure about two Minions who make a daring (though temporary) escape from jail. As they navigate the chaos of their breakout, their antics showcase the Minions' signature blend of resourcefulness and mischief…
12
Oliver the Eighth (1934)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy
Barbershop owners Stan and Ollie answer an ad in the newspaper from a wealthy widow looking for a husband. Ollie only mails in his response and is invited to the widow's mansion. Stan discovers his unmailed letter and…
13
Crazy Magical Mexico (2026)
★ 7.7/10Also comedy
A man finds the best motivation to secure and save his town: making an independent Mexican film.
14
Home Alone (1990)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. When thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no…
15
Swindle (2014)
★ 7/10Also comedy
A boy named Griffin finds a valuable multi-million dollar baseball card. After accidentally selling the card for a million dollar loss, he enlists the help of his best friend Ben and his colleagues to regain the…
16
No manches, Frida (2016)
★ 7.7/10Also comedy
After being released from prison, Zequi, a bank robber, sets out to recover money buried by his accomplice; but is horrified to learn that a high school gymnasium is now over the site where the loot is hidden.
17
The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist (2024)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy
The crafty Bad Guys crew embarks on a high-stakes Halloween heist to swipe a priceless amulet from a spooky mansion. What could go wrong?
18
Dog Gone (2008)
★ 6.5/10Also comedy
A courageous boy battles a gang of bumbling thieves to rescue a dog carrying a fortune in stolen diamonds.
19
London Calling (2025)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy
After fleeing the UK from a job gone wrong, a down on his luck hitman is forced to babysit the son of his new crime boss and show him how to become a man.
20
Welcome to Collinwood (2002)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy
Five hapless inner-city low-lifes attempt to burgle a pawnbroker's safe, but end up being plagued by bad luck.