Movies Similar to Taking the Edge Off

Aboud @ Home(2023)

Two young boys must work together to stop robbers from breaking in after their family accidentally leaves them home alone during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Bake Sale(2023)

After ruining half a dealer's supply, two high schoolers must sell the remaining product for double.

Assim como Lembramos(2022)

A group of three friends, Rodrigo, César and Vitória, have a date at Vitória's house after a long time without meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They sit in her backyard with a few bottles of beer and a joint, chat as it gets dark and each one brings up their own existential conflicts, perhaps looking for a solution, or leave with even more questions...

Far Apart(2021)

In 2021, Australia (particularly the eastern states) was hit with a wave of COVID-19 cases that heavily affected many families, causing whole states to go into lockdown. This short documentary highlights the impact lockdowns have on any family throughout Australia.

Five Til Midnight(2022)

After being rejected at a party on New Years Eve, Henri is given unwanted advice by a drunk at a bus stop as he soon realizes something strange going on.

Wake, Bake & Vibe(2024)

The Shape of You(2020)

When a couple meet illegally for a booty call during lockdown, they end up getting more than they bargained for.

Let's Get it Started(2020)

An online biology class devolves into chaos and shenanigans as the students adjust to online school.

Marijuambies(2025)

"Marijuambies" is a hilarious new comedy that follows the story of a weed dealer and his hippie friend who accidentally sell poisoned weed, turning their customers into zombies. As the duo realizes the dangerous effects of their tainted product, they embark on a wild journey to find a cure and stop the zombie apocalypse they inadvertently caused. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and eccentric characters, leading to a series of mishaps and adventures that will keep audiences laughing from start to finish. Directed by Brian Foster.

Single Mother by Choice(2021)

Tracking a real-life pregnancy, this fictional film tells the story of a Latinx workaholic who’s determined to have a baby on her own terms and gets more than she bargained for when she gets pregnant in the year 2020.

These Uncertain Times(2020)

These Uncertain Times is an experimental short film conceived as a way to keep making films during the COVID-19 crisis. The first film maker was given no prompt, no story, no line of dialogue; nothing, and was tasked with filming and cutting the first 60 seconds of a short film. This was then handed off to the next film maker who continued the story with their own 60 seconds and handing it off to the next film maker. Each artist only having 24 hours to complete their section.

Christmas In Florida(2021)

A canceled Thanksgiving parade and no options professionally or personally, Kimberly DiPersia and Alex R. Wagner decide it would be a perfect opportunity to travel to Florida.

Not So Friendly Neighborhood Affair(2021)

Set in Sarajevo in May 2021, the city's famous Old Town tries to recover after a difficult pandemic year. When a visitor from Zagreb comes looking for the best kebabs in town, a harmless gesture causes the disintegration of the business and private lives of several people.

Shots(2021)

Tired of being cooped up, a newly-vaccinated woman is determined to cut loose. But fate has something else in store...A quarantine film.

Ride Along 2(2016)

As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.

24 Hours with a Jock (While He Is Trying to Buy Weed in a Pandemic)(2023)

A Jock, while sitting at home alone and bored, is waiting for his dealer to bring him weed. He tries to pass his time by doing... absolutely nothing but to touch himself.

The Flim-Flam Man(1967)

Mordecai Jones, a silver-tongued swindler and self-proclaimed “M.B.S., C.S., D.D.—Master of Back-Stabbing, Cork-Screwing and Double-Dealing,” has made a career out of charming and cheating his way through life. Played with devilish charm by George C. Scott, Jones takes on a new protégé in Curley, a wide-eyed Army deserter eager for direction. Together, they crisscross the backroads of the rural South, pulling off a string of homespun cons while staying one step ahead of a relentless local sheriff. Along the way, Curley falls for Bonnie Lee Packard, a rebellious heiress who joins their misadventures. But as the scams grow riskier, Curley begins to wonder whether a life of flimflam is worth the price. With its colorful characters, offbeat humor, and standout performance by Scott, The Flim-Flam Man is a rollicking Southern caper about cons, conscience, and unlikely camaraderie.

Mississippi Grind(2015)

Gerry is a talented but down-on-his-luck gambler whose fortunes begin to change when he meets Curtis, a younger, highly charismatic poker player. The two strike up an immediate friendship and Gerry quickly persuades his new friend to accompany him on a road trip to a legendary high stakes poker game in New Orleans. As they make their way down the Mississippi River, Gerry and Curtis manage to find themselves in just about every bar, racetrack, casino, and pool hall they can find, experiencing both incredible highs and dispiriting lows, but ultimately forging a deep and genuine bond that will stay with them long after their adventure is over.

Pocket Money(1972)

Broke and in debt, an otherwise honest cowboy and his buddy get mixed up in some shady dealings with a crooked cattle dealer.

The Middle Ages(2022)

A comedy during confinement? Probably so. A portrait of a little girl and her family during confinement? Apparently so. An absurd, Beckettian musical shot during confinement? Exactly, yes.