Trouble is a Swedish action crime comedy film directed by Jon Holmberg who also co-wrote the screenplay with Tapio Leopold. The Netflix film follows the story of a clumsy divorced electronic salesman who is wrongfully convicted of murder and sent to prison. To prove his innocence he escapes from prison with other convicts. Trouble stars Filip Berg, Amy Deasismont, Eva Melander, Måns Nathanaelson, Dejan Čukić, Joakim Sällquist, and Sissela Benn. So, if you loved the blend of crime and comedy, compelling characters, and a thrilling story in Netflix’s Trouble here are some similar movies you should check out next.
The Lovebirds (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
The Lovebirds is a romantic crime comedy film directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay co-written by Aaron Abrams and Brendan Gall. The 2020 film revolves around a young couple on the verge of breaking up but when they unintentionally get involved in a bizarre murder mystery, they must clear their names by finding the real killer. The Lovebirds stars Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae in the lead roles with Anna Camp, Mahdi Cocci, Paul Sparks, and Joe Chrest starring in supporting roles.
My Cousin Vinny (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
My Cousin Vinny is a legal comedy-drama film directed by Jonathan Lynn from a screenplay by Dale Launer. The 1992 film revolves around Vinny, an inexperienced lawyer from New York as he steps in to defend his cousin Billy and his friend Stan, who were wrongfully accused of murder in Alabama. My Cousin Vinny stars Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, Fred Gwynne, Mitchell Whitfield, Lane Smith, and Bruce McGill.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Rent on Prime Video)
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a neo-noir dark comedy crime film written and directed by Shane Black. Based on the 1941 novel titled Bodies Are Where You Find Them by author Brett Halliday, the 2005 film follows the story of Harry Lockhart, a thief pretending to be an actor who gets involved in a Hollywood murder mystery, which he tries to solve with the help of his new friend, a private detective. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang stars Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer in the lead roles with Michelle Monaghan, Corbin Bernsen, and Dash Mihok starring in supporting roles.
The Nice Guys (Rent on Prime Video)
The Nice Guys is a neo-noir buddy action comedy film directed by Shane Black who also co-wrote the screenplay with Anthony Bagarozzi. The 2016 film revolves around Holland March, a former police detective, and Jackson Healy, muscle for hire as they team up to find a girl in hiding who is involved in a dangerous political conspiracy. The Nice Guys stars Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe in the lead roles with Angourie Rice, Margaret Qualley, Matt Bomer, Kim Basinger, and Keith David starring in supporting roles.
Vengeance (Starz & Rent on Prime Video)
Vengeance is a dark comedy mystery thriller film written and directed by B.J. Novak. The 2022 film follows the story of Ben Manalowitz, a New York journalist and podcaster who decides to travel to Texas to investigate the death of the woman he once hooked up with but when he gets there he comes across some really bizarre characters. Vengeance stars B.J. Novak in the lead role with Boyd Holbrook, J. Smith-Cameron, Lio Tipton, Dove Cameron, Issa Rae, and Ashton Kutcher starring in supporting roles.
Wrongfully Accused (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Wrongfully Accused is a satirical crime comedy film written and directed by Pat Proft. The 1998 film follows Ryan Harrison, a world-famous violinist who is framed for murder and to prove himself innocent, he investigates the crimes after escaping while being taken to jail. Wrongfully Accused stars Leslie Nielsen in the lead role with Richard Crenna, Kelly LeBrock, Melinda McGraw, Michael York, and Sandra Bernhard starring in supporting roles.
Spenser Confidential (Netflix)
Spenser Confidential is a buddy action comedy film directed by Peter Berg from a screenplay co-written by Sean O’Keefe and Brian Helgeland. Based on the characters of the same name created by Robert B. Parker, the 2020 film follows Spenser, a former police detective as he gets out of prison and tries to restart his life only to find himself entangled in a twisted murder conspiracy involving the Boston’s criminal underworld. Spenser Confidential stars Mark Wahlberg and Winston Duke in the lead roles with Iliza Shlesinger, Alan Arkin, and Bokeem Woodbine starring in supporting roles.