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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Sorry to Bother You (2018) as a fantasy theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The fantasy and science fiction blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 52m · ★ 6.8

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  1. 96match

    1.The Mask (1994)

    7.0 · Romance · Comedy · Crime · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sorry to Bother You clicked for you, The Mask (1994) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and 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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  2. 94match

    2.Idiocracy (2006)

    6.4 · Comedy · Science Fiction · Adventure · 1h 24m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sorry to Bother You clicked for you, Idiocracy (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and 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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    • Hulu
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    3.Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

    7.2 · Action · Comedy · Fantasy · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sorry to Bother You clicked for you, Big Trouble in Little China (1986) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and 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 Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
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    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    4.Pleasantville (1998)

    7.3 · Fantasy · Comedy · Drama · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sorry to Bother You clicked for you, Pleasantville (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and 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)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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    5.Bugonia (2025)

    7.4 · Science Fiction · Thriller · Comedy · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sorry to Bother You clicked for you, Bugonia (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and 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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    • Peacock Premium
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    6.Sleeper (1973)

    6.9 · Comedy · Science Fiction · 1h 27m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sorry to Bother You clicked for you, Sleeper (1973) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and 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.Repo Man (1984)

    6.7 · Comedy · Science Fiction · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sorry to Bother You clicked for you, Repo Man (1984) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and 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)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    8.Scary Movie (2000)

    6.4 · Comedy · 1h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sorry to Bother You clicked for you, Scary Movie (2000) 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
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    • Philo
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    9.Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Sorry to Bother You clicked for you, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995) 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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    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    10.They Live (1988)

    7.3 · Science Fiction · Action · Thriller · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    If Sorry to Bother You clicked for you, They Live (1988) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction, 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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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Sorry to Bother You?
Try The Mask, Idiocracy, Big Trouble in Little China—each shares DNA with Sorry to Bother You while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Sorry to Bother You?
Sorry to Bother You (2018) is best described as Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comedy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Sorry to Bother You worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.8/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this fantasy lane.

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