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A Fish Called Wanda

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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto A Fish Called Wanda (1988) as a comedy theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The comedy and crime blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 49m · ★ 7.2

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  1. 96match

    1.The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)

    6.9 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fish Called Wanda clicked for you, The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
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    • Cinemax Amazon Channel
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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)

    6.3 · Crime · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fish Called Wanda clicked for you, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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  3. 92match

    3.The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)

    6.4 · Comedy · Crime · Action · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fish Called Wanda clicked for you, The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    4.Find Me Guilty (2006)

    6.6 · Comedy · Crime · Drama · 2h 5m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fish Called Wanda clicked for you, Find Me Guilty (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • FlixFling(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • FlixFling(Buy)
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    5.Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982)

    6.7 · Comedy · Mystery · Crime · 1h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fish Called Wanda clicked for you, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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    6.Quick Change (1990)

    6.7 · Comedy · Crime · 1h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fish Called Wanda clicked for you, Quick Change (1990) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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    7.Reservoir Dogs (1992)

    8.1 · Crime · Thriller · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fish Called Wanda clicked for you, Reservoir Dogs (1992) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • FlixFling(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    8.Heat (1995)

    7.9 · Crime · Drama · Action · 2h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fish Called Wanda clicked for you, Heat (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Hulu
    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    9.The Italian Job (2003)

    6.8 · Action · Crime · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fish Called Wanda clicked for you, The Italian Job (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • History Vault
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    10.Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)

    7.3 · Crime · Drama · Mystery · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Fish Called Wanda clicked for you, Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • YouTube TV
    • Philo
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    + Save for later

FAQ

What should I watch after A Fish Called Wanda?
Try The Hitman's Bodyguard, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, The Man Who Knew Too Little—each shares DNA with A Fish Called Wanda while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is A Fish Called Wanda?
A Fish Called Wanda (1988) is best described as Comedy, Crime. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is A Fish Called Wanda worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.2/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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