If you enjoyed the quirky sci-fi comedy 'The Watch' (2012), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that blend humor, action, and extraterrestrial antics. Whether you loved the neighborhood-watch-gone-wrong premise or the hilarious ensemble cast, these picks will keep you entertained.

Spaceballs (1987)
Description: A parody of sci-fi classics, packed with slapstick humor, meta-jokes, and exaggerated characters in a ridiculous space setting.
Fact: Mel Brooks had to wait for George Lucas to finish the original Star Wars trilogy before making this spoof to avoid outdated references.


Red Dwarf (1988)
Description: A British sci-fi comedy that thrives on absurdity, featuring a dysfunctional crew in deep space with a mix of satire and slapstick humor.
Fact: The show was initially filmed in front of a live studio audience, but later seasons abandoned this format due to technical challenges.


The Fifth Element (1997)
Description: A visually vibrant and eccentric sci-fi film with a mix of action, comedy, and surreal world-building, featuring an offbeat protagonist.
Fact: Director Luc Besson wrote the original story as a teenager, and it took nearly 20 years to bring it to the screen.


Men in Black (1997)
Description: A sci-fi comedy that pairs mundane bureaucracy with extraterrestrial chaos, delivering sharp humor and imaginative alien designs.
Fact: The film was inspired by a little-known comic book series of the same name, which had a darker tone than the movie.


Futurama (1999)
Description: An animated sci-fi comedy that blends clever satire with heartfelt moments, following a delivery crew in a bizarre future.
Fact: The show's writers included several mathematicians and scientists, leading to jokes that correctly reference complex scientific concepts.


Galaxy Quest (1999)
Description: A loving parody of sci-fi fandom and tropes, blending action, comedy, and meta-humor about actors mistaken for real space heroes.
Fact: The film was so well-received by actual Star Trek cast members that Jonathan Frakes called it 'the best Star Trek movie ever made.'


The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
Description: A comedic sci-fi adventure that blends absurd humor with space exploration, featuring quirky characters and satirical takes on human existence.
Fact: The movie is based on Douglas Adams' famous radio series and novels, and it includes a cameo by Adams himself as a holographic man on a planet.


Good Omens (2019)
Description: A humorous and irreverent take on supernatural themes, combining witty dialogue, eccentric characters, and a lighthearted approach to cosmic stakes.
Fact: The series is based on the novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, and it was originally conceived as a potential movie starring Robin Williams and Johnny Depp.


The Tick (2016)
Description: A superhero satire with absurd humor and over-the-top characters, poking fun at comic book tropes while embracing its own weirdness.
Fact: The live-action series was the third adaptation of the character, following an animated series and an earlier live-action version in


The Orville (2017)
Description: A space adventure series that balances humor with serious themes, parodying classic sci-fi tropes while maintaining heartfelt storytelling.
Fact: Seth MacFarlane, the creator, originally pitched the show as a more straightforward sci-fi drama before adding comedic elements.
