What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedPaul Blart: Mall Cop
Steve Carr · Film · 2009
If you loved Paul Blart: Mall Cop, start with Til Death Do Us Blart (Tim Batt, Guy Montgomery, The McElroy Brothers) — a podcast on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 1 podcast, each matched to Paul Blart: Mall Cop across media.
You loved Paul Blart: Mall Cop because you enjoy watching ordinary, well-meaning underdogs find themselves in over-the-top situations that test their mettle.
Books on the same thread
The Bad Guys
Aaron Blabey · Book
Shares a thread with Paul Blart: Mall Cop: Redemption.
Much like the protagonist of Paul Blart: Mall Cop, these animals seek redemption while navigating their unlikely reputations, proving that even social outcasts can make a genuine difference.
Dog Man (Captain Underpants: Dog Man #1)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2016
Explores: Superhero, Crime-fighting, Transformation.
If the bumbling yet determined spirit of Paul Blart: Mall Cop resonated with you, this crime-fighting canine offers a similar blend of slapstick humor and unconventional law enforcement antics.
Dog Man
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2016
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Crime-fighting, Animal Heroes.
This character captures the same earnest struggle for competence found in Paul Blart: Mall Cop as he attempts to master his duties while balancing his unique, unconventional hero status.
Under the Dome: A Novel
Stephen King · Book · 2009
Explores: Government Conspiracy, Isolation, Mass Hysteria.
While darker in tone, this story mirrors the high-stakes isolation felt in Paul Blart: Mall Cop, trapping ordinary people inside a confined space where they must survive extraordinary circumstances.
Series on the same thread
Parks and Recreation
Michael Schur · Series · 2009
Explores: Small Town Politics, Government Satire, Optimism vs. Cynicism.
Leslie Knope shares the unwavering, optimistic dedication that defined Paul Blart: Mall Cop, navigating the complexities of her workplace with a level of sincerity that often leads to comedy.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Daniel J. Goor · Series · 2013
Shares a thread with Paul Blart: Mall Cop: Underdog.
This show highlights the underdog spirit seen in Paul Blart: Mall Cop by focusing on an ensemble of detectives who must overcome their eccentricities to prove their worth as professionals.
Arrested Development
Mitchell Hurwitz · Series · 2003
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Wealth and Privilege, Family Business.
You will recognize the comedic dysfunction of Paul Blart: Mall Cop in this series, which centers on a character trying to keep his chaotic family together despite endless external pressures.
Chuck
Josh Schwartz · Series · 2007
Shares a thread with Paul Blart: Mall Cop: Fish Out of Water.
Chuck mirrors the fish-out-of-water premise of Paul Blart: Mall Cop, thrusting an ordinary person into a high-stakes world where he must rely on grit to survive and succeed.
Podcasts on the same thread
Til Death Do Us Blart
Tim Batt, Guy Montgomery, The McElroy Brothers · Podcast
Explores: Repetitive Review, Endurance, Comedy of Suffering.
This podcast serves as the ultimate deep dive for anyone obsessed with the specific, repetitive absurdity of Paul Blart: Mall Cop and its unique place in modern comedic culture.
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Common questions
What is the plot of Paul Blart: Mall Cop?
In Paul Blart: Mall Cop, a mild-mannered security guard must intervene when a gang of organized crooks takes over the shopping mall where he works. He is tasked with saving the day after the criminals seize control of the building.
Who directed Paul Blart: Mall Cop?
The 2009 film Paul Blart: Mall Cop was directed by Steve Carr. The movie follows a security guard who attempts to stop a group of organized crooks from successfully taking over his shopping mall.
When was Paul Blart: Mall Cop released?
Paul Blart: Mall Cop was released in 2009. The story centers on a shopping mall that is taken over by a gang of organized crooks and the security guard who steps up to stop them.
Is Paul Blart: Mall Cop about a security guard?
Yes, Paul Blart: Mall Cop features a mild-mannered security guard as the protagonist. When a gang of organized crooks takes over the shopping mall, he is the individual responsible for saving the day.