Movies like Critical Condition

This classic comedy starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy explores the swapping of lives between a wealthy investor and a street hustler. With themes of inequality and mistaken identity, it will entertain Critical Condition fans with its funny take on societal roles and reversals of fortune.

Another hit featuring Richard Pryor along with Gene Wilder, See No Evil, Hear No Evil centers around a blind man and a deaf man who must work together to clear their names in a murder they did not commit. The film's clever use of disability for comedic effect should appeal to those who appreciated the offbeat and situational humor in Critical Condition.

Richard Pryor stars in Brewster's Millions as a minor league baseball player who has to spend $30 million in 30 days to inherit $300 million, giving rise to a series of comedic escapades. The film’s zany plot and Pryor’s humorous dilemmas should attract viewers looking for a similar comedic tempo as found in Critical Condition.

This comedic mystery features Chevy Chase as an investigative reporter who gets caught up in a complex and dangerous case. Much like Critical Condition, Fletch combines crime-solving with sarcastic humor and a charismatic lead performance.

Directed by Sidney Poitier and starring the dynamic comedy duo of Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor, Stir Crazy follows two friends who are wrongfully imprisoned and decide to rodeo their way out of jail. Fans of Critical Condition will appreciate the blend of humor and crime in a setting that offers both suspense and laughs.

In this film, a homeless man played by Nick Nolte turns the lives of a wealthy Beverly Hills family upside down after they try to save him from drowning. Similar to Critical Condition, it plays on the exchange between high-stakes situations and comedic elements, keeping viewers entertained throughout.

Richard Pryor leads this comedy where he's hired by a wealthy businessman to be the personal 'toy' for his spoiled son. Its outrageous premise and social commentary, combined with Pryor’s energetic performance, will resonate with audiences who enjoyed Critical Condition's blend of humor and heart.

John Candy stars as a bumbling private investigator in Who's Harry Crumb? His character’s inept detective work leads to a series of comedic situations that fans of Critical Condition are likely to find hilariously entertaining, given their taste for comedy with a touch of mystery.