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Movies like Superbad: 5 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked Superbad (2007), start with 21 Jump Street, Project X, 22 Jump Street. These 5 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags Superbad as comedy. Every pick below has at least 3,000 votes and a 6.6 rating or higher on TMDB.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jump Street (2012) | Action, Comedy, Crime | 109 min | 6.9/10 | Netflix, Paramount+ |
| Project X (2012) | Comedy | 88 min | 6.9/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| 22 Jump Street (2014) | Crime, Comedy, Action | 112 min | 6.8/10 | Netflix, Paramount+ |
| The Nice Guys (2016) | Comedy, Crime, Action | 116 min | 7.1/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Seven Psychopaths (2012) | Comedy, Crime | 110 min | 6.8/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
Why each one fits
21 Jump Street
2012 · Action, Comedy, Crime · 109 min · TMDB 6.9/10
Shares Comedy with Superbad. Released 5 years after.
TMDB synopsis: When cops Schmidt and Jenko join the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go undercover as high school students.
US streaming: Netflix, Paramount+
Project X
2012 · Comedy · 88 min · TMDB 6.9/10
Shares Comedy with Superbad. Released 5 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Three high school seniors throw a party to make a name for themselves.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
22 Jump Street
2014 · Crime, Comedy, Action · 112 min · TMDB 6.8/10
Shares Comedy with Superbad. Released 7 years after.
TMDB synopsis: After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college.
US streaming: Netflix, Paramount+
The Nice Guys
2016 · Comedy, Crime, Action · 116 min · TMDB 7.1/10
Shares Comedy with Superbad. Released 9 years after.
TMDB synopsis: A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Seven Psychopaths
2012 · Comedy, Crime · 110 min · TMDB 6.8/10
Shares Comedy with Superbad. Released 5 years after.
TMDB synopsis: A struggling screenwriter inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster's beloved Shih Tzu.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
What the data says
The 5 picks average 6.9/10 on TMDB. The highest is The Nice Guys at 7.1/10, against 7.3/10 for Superbad itself. They span 2012 to 2016 and run 88 to 116 minutes. The most common genre tags are Comedy and Crime. 2 of 5 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; Netflix carries the most (2).
Questions
What are the best movies like Superbad?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are 21 Jump Street, Project X, 22 Jump Street. The full list of 5 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream Superbad?
In the US on October 24, 2026: Paramount+ (subscription). Check the service, because catalogs change.
How were these movies picked?
From TMDB's recommendation and similar-title data for this film, keeping titles with at least 3,000 votes and a TMDB rating of 6.6 or higher. I did not rank them by taste, so use the ratings as a guide, not a verdict.
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Is the streaming list current?
It was pulled on October 24, 2026 from JustWatch data via TMDB. Services rotate titles often, so verify before you plan.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.