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Why people love it

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels works as a comedy movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. 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 50m · ★ 7.1

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  1. 96match

    1.Guys and Dolls (1955)

    6.5 · Comedy · Crime · Romance · 2h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dirty Rotten Scoundrels clicked for you, Guys and Dolls (1955) 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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  2. 94match

    2.Catch Me If You Can (2002)

    8.0 · Drama · Crime · 2h 21m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dirty Rotten Scoundrels clicked for you, Catch Me If You Can (2002) 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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  3. 92match

    3.RocknRolla (2008)

    7.0 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dirty Rotten Scoundrels clicked for you, RocknRolla (2008) 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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  4. 90match

    4.Double Indemnity (1944)

    8.1 · Crime · Thriller · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dirty Rotten Scoundrels clicked for you, Double Indemnity (1944) 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 Prime Video
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  5. 88match

    5.Overboard (2018)

    6.6 · Romance · Comedy · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dirty Rotten Scoundrels clicked for you, Overboard (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, 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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  6. 86match

    6.Christmas with the Kranks (2004)

    6.2 · Comedy · Family · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dirty Rotten Scoundrels clicked for you, Christmas with the Kranks (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, 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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  7. 84match

    7.Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008)

    7.3 · Drama · Action · Thriller · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dirty Rotten Scoundrels clicked for you, Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008) 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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    8.CJ7 (2008)

    7.3 · Comedy · Drama · Family · 1h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dirty Rotten Scoundrels clicked for you, CJ7 (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, 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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    9.The Brothers Bloom (2008)

    6.5 · Adventure · Comedy · Drama · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dirty Rotten Scoundrels clicked for you, The Brothers Bloom (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, 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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    10.Better Off Dead... (1985)

    6.6 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dirty Rotten Scoundrels clicked for you, Better Off Dead... (1985) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, 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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FAQ

What should I watch after Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
Try Guys and Dolls, Catch Me If You Can, RocknRolla—each shares DNA with Dirty Rotten Scoundrels while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (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 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.1/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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