What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedStuber
Michael Dowse · Film · 2019
If you loved Stuber, start with Lethal Weapon (Matthew Miller, 2016) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Stuber across media.
What hooked you in Stuber was the chaotic chemistry of unlikely partners forced to navigate dangerous situations through constant bickering.
Books on the same thread
Totally Dead
Michael Stone · Book · 2015
Explores: Real Estate Development Conflicts, Bounty Hunting, Ruthless Killers.
Like the frantic energy of Stuber, this novel pairs dark humor with high-stakes crime, keeping you engaged as a detective faces down ruthless killers under intense pressure.
The Bad Guys
Aaron Blabey · Book
Explores: Redemption, Unlikely friendships, Subverting tropes.
If you enjoyed the way Stuber relies on the dynamic between mismatched individuals, you will appreciate how these animals subvert tropes to form an unlikely, crime-fighting friendship.
Spy x Family, Vol. 1
Tatsuya Endo · Book · 2020
Shares a thread with Stuber: Action comedy.
This story mirrors the forced partnership found in Stuber, blending espionage and domestic farce as an unlikely trio navigates dangerous missions while maintaining a secret identity.
Summer in the City
Alex Aster · Book
Explores: billionaire romance, career ambition, serendipity.
Fans of the constant friction in Stuber will find similar satisfaction in the forced proximity and serendipitous tension that defines this story of two people thrown together.
Series on the same thread
The Persuaders!
Robert S. Baker · Series · 1971
Shares a thread with Stuber: Action Comedy.
This series captures the essence of Stuber by placing two contrasting personalities into a high-stakes world where their conflicting approaches to tackling crime create constant, entertaining friction.
Lethal Weapon
Matthew Miller · Series · 2016
Shares 2 threads with Stuber: Mismatched Partners, Action Comedy.
Much like the pairing in Stuber, this show thrives on the clash between a veteran officer and an unhinged partner, delivering a similar blend of action and comedy.
Common Law
Marianne Wibberley · Series · 2012
Explores: Forced Partnership, Opposites Attract, Workplace Relationships.
Just as Stuber relies on the bickering of two polar opposites, this series centers on two detectives whose forced partnership and differing behaviors drive both the drama and humor.
Psych
Steve Franks · Series · 2006
Explores: Fake Psychic, Incompetent Detective, Father-Son Relationship.
If you loved the mismatched duo in Stuber, you will enjoy this series where a quirky, unconventional lead constantly irritates his partners while solving complex criminal cases.
Podcasts on the same thread
Stugotz and Company
iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: absurdism, unfiltered opinion, camaraderie.
The unfiltered camaraderie and absurd banter found here capture the same irreverent energy that made the partnership in Stuber so memorable during their wild day of crime-fighting.
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
Like the comedic relief found in Stuber, these hosts use their unique chemistry and wit to provide a humorous spin on the dark, gritty reality of criminal investigations.
Common questions
Is Stuber a movie about a police officer?
Yes, Stuber follows a cop who is recovering from eye surgery. After crashing his car, he recruits an Uber driver to assist him in tracking down a heroin dealer while navigating the dangerous side of the city.
What happens in the plot of Stuber?
In Stuber, a recovering cop pairs up with an Uber driver after an accident. The mismatched duo spends a wild day together involving stakeouts and shootouts as they attempt to catch a heroin dealer in the city.
Does Stuber feature an Uber driver?
Yes, an Uber driver is a central character in Stuber. He is recruited by a cop who is unable to drive due to recent eye surgery, and the two end up working together to catch a criminal throughout the city.
Is Stuber a film about catching a heroin dealer?
Yes, the primary goal of the main characters in Stuber is to catch a heroin dealer. The cop and the Uber driver find themselves in a series of dangerous situations, including shootouts and stakeouts, while pursuing this criminal.