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Why people love it

Long Shot 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 romance blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 5m · ★ 6.7

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  1. 96match

    1.Coyote Ugly (2000)

    ★ 6.3 · Comedy · Drama · Music · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Shot clicked for you, Coyote Ugly (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, 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.First Daughter (2004)

    ★ 6.2 · Family · Comedy · Drama · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Shot clicked for you, First Daughter (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, 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
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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  3. 92match

    3.His Girl Friday (1940)

    ★ 7.4 · Comedy · Romance · Drama · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Shot clicked for you, His Girl Friday (1940) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, 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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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • YouTube TV
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Pure Flix
    • Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  4. 90match

    4.Broadcast News (1987)

    ★ 6.8 · Comedy · Romance · 2h 13m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Shot clicked for you, Broadcast News (1987) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, 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)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  5. 88match

    5.Into the Night (1985)

    ★ 6.5 · Thriller · Comedy · Action · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Shot clicked for you, Into the Night (1985) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, 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)
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  6. 86match

    6.Bulworth (1998)

    ★ 6.3 · Comedy · Drama · Crime · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Shot clicked for you, Bulworth (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, 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)
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  7. 84match

    7.Marley & Me (2008)

    ★ 7.2 · Comedy · Family · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Shot clicked for you, Marley & Me (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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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    8.Happy Gilmore (1996)

    ★ 6.7 · Comedy · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Shot clicked for you, Happy Gilmore (1996) 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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    • Starz Apple TV Channel
    • Starz Roku Premium Channel
    • YouTube TV
    • Starz
    • Philo
    • Starz Amazon Channel
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    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    9.Thank You for Smoking (2005)

    ★ 7.2 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Shot clicked for you, Thank You for Smoking (2005) 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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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    10.Election (1999)

    ★ 6.9 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Shot clicked for you, Election (1999) 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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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Long Shot?
Try Coyote Ugly, First Daughter, His Girl Friday—each shares DNA with Long Shot while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Long Shot?
Long Shot (2019) is best described as Comedy, Romance. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Long Shot worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.7/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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