Movies like The Freshman

Get Shorty's plot of a mobster trying to make it in Hollywood strikes a similar chord with The Freshman’s mob-centric comedy. With its clever writing and sharp performances, it's a great follow-up for fans of mob comedies.

In My Cousin Vinny, the blend of crime and comedy echoes the tone of The Freshman. With its sharp-witted dialogue and an outsider finding his way through legal shenanigans, it appeals to those who enjoyed Clark Kellogg's endeavours in The Freshman.

Starring Matthew Perry and Bruce Willis, The Whole Nine Yards combines neighborly antics with hitman hijinks. If you enjoyed The Freshman for its mix of comedy and crime elements with an unlikely hero, this one is for you.

Analyze This plays on the intersection of organized crime and ordinary life, where a psychiatrist is dragged into the mob world. Its humorous take on the Mafia genre is a definite draw for those who loved the twists in The Freshman.

Featuring Hugh Grant inadvertently mixed up with the mob, Mickey Blue Eyes shares a similar fish-out-of-water theme and comedic Mafia connections, much like The Freshman. Fans will appreciate the blend of romance, crime, and comedy.

Oscar stars Sylvester Stallone in a comedy about a gangster trying to go straight, which results in misunderstanding and farce. Its 1930s setting and comical view of mob life will resonate with fans of The Freshman.

In Married to the Mob, a widow of a hitman tries to escape the Mafia lifestyle, leading to a series of comedic situations. Its light-hearted take on the Mafia world offers a similar feel to The Freshman’s comedic crime story.

This parody of 1930s gangster movies, Johnny Dangerously offers a ridiculous and over-the-top portrayal of organized crime. Its slapstick humor and absurdity are in line with the comedic approach to Mafia seen in The Freshman.