Movies like Opportunity Knocks

Trading Places is a classic comedy that sees two men, played by Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd, having their lives switched by the cruel wager of rich businessmen. Fans of Opportunity Knocks will appreciate the societal role reversal and the satirical look at wealth and poverty.

In Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Michael Caine and Steve Martin play con men who try to settle their rivalry by betting on who can swindle a young American heiress out of $50,000 first. This comedy heist film presents a similar theme of deception and one-upmanship as seen in Opportunity Knocks.

Sneakers involves an ensemble cast led by Robert Redford, playing security specialists who are blackmailed into stealing a top-secret black box. It delivers a blend of comedy and suspense with clever plot twists, appealing to those who like the hustle and impersonations in Opportunity Knocks.

My Blue Heaven stars Steve Martin as a former mobster who has entered the witness protection program. The comedy explores themes of identity and adjustment to a new life, parallel to what the protagonist of Opportunity Knocks experiences when taking on a new persona.

Michael J. Fox brings his signature charm to The Secret of My Success, playing a young and ambitious man who pretends to be an executive at a major corporation. Fans of Opportunity Knocks will relish in the corporate ladder climbing antics and the comedic consequences of faking it till you make it.

Mr. Destiny features James Belushi as a man who is given the chance to see how his life would have turned out if he hit a game-winning home run during a high school baseball game. This movie weaves a humorous tale about getting what you wish for, akin to the 'be careful what you pretend to be' message in Opportunity Knocks.

Taking Care of Business stars James Belushi in a comedy about an escaped convict who finds the day planner of an uptight businessman and decides to live it up. Like Opportunity Knocks, it showcases themes of identity switcheroo and the humorous mishaps that ensue from a character out of their element.