Movies like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Dumb and Dumber

    #508 most popular movie yesterday

    Another Jim Carrey classic, Dumb and Dumber features the comedic actor along with Jeff Daniels as two well-meaning but incredibly dimwitted friends on a cross-country trip. The absurd and over-the-top humor draws a parallel with Jim Carrey's style in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

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    2. The Mask

    #643 most popular movie yesterday

    Jim Carrey brings his unique brand of humor to this transformative role, where he plays Stanley Ipkiss who turns into a cartoonish superhero when donning an ancient mask. The Mask's slapstick comedy and zany antics resonate with fans of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

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    3. Happy Gilmore

    #743 most popular movie yesterday

    This Adam Sandler vehicle combines the world of professional golf with his signature comedic style. Happy Gilmore is another comedy hit that, like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, hinges on its lead's non-traditional approach and physical comedy to elicit laughs.

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    4. Liar Liar

    #936 most popular movie yesterday

    Jim Carrey shines as a lawyer who is forced to tell the truth for 24 hours due to his son's birthday wish. The high-energy performance and struggle between truth and lies in Liar Liar offer a similar kind of humor found in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

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    5. Bruce Almighty

    #1,538 most popular movie yesterday

    In Bruce Almighty, Jim Carrey plays a man who complains about God too often and is given almighty powers to see if he can do a better job. The film's blend of comedy and life lessons shares the same comedic spirit as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

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    6. The Cable Guy

    #2,100 most popular movie yesterday

    With Jim Carrey in the titular role, The Cable Guy offers a darker comedic twist with its stalker narrative. However, the lead's eccentric performance is likely to appeal to those who enjoy Carrey's enthusiastic portrayal in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

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    7. Me, Myself & Irene

    #2,199 most popular movie yesterday

    Jim Carrey strikes again in Me, Myself & Irene, portraying a man with split personality disorder. The movie's outrageous scenarios and physical comedy are reminiscent of the laugh-out-loud moments in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

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    8. Tommy Boy

    #2,813 most popular movie yesterday

    Tommy Boy stars Chris Farley and David Spade in a story that revolves around a socially and intellectually inept heir to an auto parts factory who must save the business to keep it out of the hands of con artists. Its humor and buddy adventure theme align closely with the fun and detective aspects of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.