Movies Like Hooking Up

If you liked Hooking Up (1984), a comedy movie directed by Kevin Chu, 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
Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America! (2019)
★ 7/10Also comedy
Comedian Ronny Chieng shares his unapologetic perspective about his journey to America, and what he thinks really makes America great.
2
Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)
★ 7.2/10Also comedy
Eddie Murphy delights, shocks and entertains with dead-on celebrity impersonations, observations on '80s love, sex and marriage, a remembrance of Mom's hamburgers and much more.
3
Aziz Ansari: Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening (2010)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy
Aziz Ansari presents his highly anticipated debut hour long stand-up special. The critically acclaimed stand-up and actor (Parks and Recreation, Funny People) discusses topics ranging from sheets with fraudulent thread…
4
2 Minutes of Fame (2020)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy
An up-and-coming stand-up comic moves to L.A. to pursue a film career after video clips of his act make him an online sensation.
5
Aziz Ansari: Dangerously Delicious (2012)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy
Aziz Ansari channels his crude side taking on topics like watching porn and the struggles of dating in New York City.
6
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met (1986)
★ 8.2/10Also comedy
In this hilarious stand up comedy, Robin Williams is energetic, witty and again hilarious. It's the number one stand up comedy of all time.
7
Judd Apatow: The Return (2017)
★ 6.3/10Also comedy
Renowned producer, director and writer Judd Apatow makes his long-awaited return to stand-up comedy with this new special shot in Montreal.
8
Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs (2023)
★ 7/10Also 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.
9
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.
10
Lost on Journey (2010)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy
A boss of a toy corporation, Chenggong Li, tries to head back to Chan Sar to celebrate the Chinese New Year with his family. However, plans don't go as smoothly after he crosses paths with a stranger, Geng Niu.
11
Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy
Jimmy Carr refutes the idea that you can't joke about anything these days with his edgy takes on gun control, religion, cancel culture and consent.
12
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.
13
The F**k-It List (2020)
★ 6/10Also comedy
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.
14
Adam Sandler: Love You (2024)
★ 6.3/10Also comedy
Adam Sandler hits the stage for a thrillingly unpredictable comedy special featuring songs, jokes, party-crashing dogs and plenty of love.
15
Aziz Ansari: Live at Madison Square Garden (2015)
★ 6.5/10Also comedy
Ansari headlines the iconic Madison Square Garden and delivers his most hilarious and insightful stand-up yet. Filmed in front of a sold-out audience, Ansari's latest special is an uproarious document of the comic in…
16
American Dreamer (2022)
★ 6/10Also comedy
In this winsome comedy, an entitled Economics professor pursues a tactic to buy an ailing widow’s mansion for nothing, but he quickly realizes that his seemingly foolproof strategy won’t be as easy as he thought.
17
Chris Rock: Bring the Pain (1996)
★ 7.2/10Also comedy
A true equal-opportunity offender, Chris Rock's brand of humor will make you think after you're done laughing.
18
How to Irritate People (1969)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy
A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on learning how to irritate people.
19
Louis C.K.: Ridiculous (2026)
★ 6.1/10Also 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.
20
Demetri Martin: The Overthinker (2018)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy
With his signature one-liners and drawings, Demetri Martin muses on doughnut holes, dogs, sports bars, the alphabet's most aggressive letters and more.