Movies Like Santa Cristal

If you liked Santa Cristal (2003), a comedy movie directed by José R. Román, 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
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.
2
Ricky Gervais: Mortality (2025)
★ 7/10Also comedy
Ricky Gervais tackles life, death and the state of the world in a brutally honest special that spares no topic, even his own mortality.
3
The Rocket from Calabuch (1956)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy
Professor Hamilton, a naive Nuclear scientist who once thought bombs were good for humanity, realizes his mistake and runs away from his inventions. He hides in Calabuch, a beautiful seaside town where people still…
4
Homo Argentum (2025)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy
The film consists of 16 shorts that explore, with humor and social criticism, the characteristics of the Argentine identity.
5
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon (2023)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy
Ricky Gervais dishes out controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity in a taboo-busting comedy special about the end of humanity.
6
Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry (2016)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy
Hawaiian-shirt enthusiast Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias finds the laughs in racist gift baskets, Prius-driving cops and all-female taco trucks.
7
This Is the End (2013)
★ 6.2/10Also comedy
While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.
8
Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable... (2025)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy
Facing a world gone sideways, comedy icon Dave Chappelle delivers bold truths and potent punchlines in this no-holds-barred special.
9
Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025)
★ 7.2/10Also comedy
In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.
10
Lord, Give Me Patience (2017)
★ 6.3/10Also comedy
An ultraconservative family father must spend a weekend with his dysfunctional children for the burial of his wife.
11
Sanky Panky (2007)
★ 7.7/10Also comedy
In the Dominican Republic, Genaro works in a small family store and lives with his mother in a poor neighborhood. He is learning a few words in English and dreams of being a Sanky Panky to marry an American tourist to…
12
Part-Time Lifeguards (1987)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy
This time, the Brigada Z gang, take a little vacation in Mar del Plata but their money is stolen. In order to enjoy their vacation, they become lifeguards and accidentally discover a band of thieves that robs Casinos…
13
Super Crazy (2018)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy
A 36-year-old meek woman realizes that there’s younger people trying to outpace her doing much less, so she makes a risky change by removing her filter.
14
Louis C.K.: Oh My God (2013)
★ 7.6/10Also comedy
Filmed at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, AZ on February 15th and 16th, 2013, Oh My God is Louis C.K.'s fifth stand-up special, his first for HBO since 2007's Shameless, and his first since winning a Emmy Award for…
15
Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave (2020)
★ 6.2/10Also comedy
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, the eyes of the entire planet are on…
16
Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer (2023)
★ 6.9/10Also comedy
From his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, Dave Chappelle lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered stand-up comedy special.
17
Ricky Gervais: Humanity (2018)
★ 7.7/10Also comedy
In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally.
18
27 Nights (2025)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy
When a woman is admitted by her daughters to a psychiatric clinic for her carefree ways, an expert must judge if she is ill or simply wants to enjoy life.
19
Four's a Crowd (2022)
★ 6.2/10Also comedy
Julián, a divorced man with financial problems, uses a cell phone application to share his car with strangers.
20
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!