Movies like Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me (2023)
The best movies like Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me (2023) are Adam Sandler: Love You (2024), Sarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust (2017) and Eddie Murphy Raw (1987). If Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me hooked you with its comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedJohn Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018)7.9/10 from 259 votes
- NewestHazel Brugger: Still Awake (2026)Released 2026
Adam Sandler: Love You (2024)
Adam Sandler hits the stage for a thrillingly unpredictable comedy special featuring songs, jokes, party-crashing dogs and plenty of love.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust (2017)
In her first comedy special post-health scare, Sarah Silverman shares a mix of fun facts, sad truths and yeah-she-just-went-there moments.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEddie Murphy Raw (1987)
Eddie Murphy delights, shocks and entertains with dead-on celebrity impersonations, observations on '80s love, sex and marriage, a remembrance of Mom's hamburgers and much more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRicky Gervais: SuperNature (2022)
With his signature pitch-black sense of humor, Ricky Gervais takes the stage at the London Palladium in this provocative stand-up comedy special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAmy Schumer: Live at the Apollo (2015)
With her unique blend of honesty and unapologetic humor, Amy Schumer is one of the funniest, freshest faces in the industry today. This October, Schumer's provocative and hilariously wicked mind will be on full display as she headlines her first HBO stand-up comedy special: 'Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo.' Directed by Chris Rock, the one-hour special features the comedian talking about her life and was taped before a live audience at New York’s iconic Apollo Theater.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisRicky Gervais: Armageddon (2023)
Ricky Gervais dishes out controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity in a taboo-busting comedy special about the end of humanity.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDave Chappelle: The Closer (2021)
As he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight — and get a few things off his chest.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJimmy Carr: His Dark Material (2021)
Jimmy Carr finds humor in the darkest of places in this stand-up special that features his dry, sardonic wit — and some jokes he calls "career enders."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIliza Shlesinger: Confirmed Kills (2016)
The standup sensation tackle's TV's "Shark Tank," what it means to be a woman and how to deal with the lawless party goblin that lives in us all.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWanda Sykes: Not Normal (2019)
Wanda Sykes tackles politics, reality TV, racism and the secret she'd take to the grave in this rollicking, no-holds-barred stand-up special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024)
Jimmy Carr refutes the idea that you can't joke about anything these days with his edgy takes on gun control, religion, cancel culture and consent.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJohn Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018)
John Mulaney relays stories from his childhood and "SNL," eviscerates the value of college and laments getting older in this electric comedy special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisAli Wong: Single Lady (2024)
After a whirlwind couple of years, Ali Wong returns to the stage to dish on the highs, lows and surprises of dating post-divorce.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLouis C.K.: Oh My God (2013)
Filmed at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, AZ on February 15th and 16th, 2013, Oh My God is Louis C.K.'s fifth stand-up special, his first for HBO since 2007's Shameless, and his first since winning a Emmy Award for writing on his acclaimed show on FX, Louie. Performed in the round in front of a live audience, he discusses such topics as the food chain, animals, divorce, strange anecdotes, broken morality, murder and mortality.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJim Jefferies: This Is Me Now (2018)
The gleefully irreverent Jefferies skewers “grabby” celebrities, political hypocrisy and his own ill-advised career moves in a brash stand-up special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025)
In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJo Koy: Live from Seattle (2017)
Between raising a teenage boy and growing up with a Filipino mother, stand-up comic Jo Koy has been through a lot. He's here to tell you all about it.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRicky Gervais: Humanity (2018)
In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSarah Silverman: We Are Miracles (2013)
In her first-ever HBO solo special, Sarah Silverman takes the stage for an evening of adults-only stand-up comedy. Taped live in front of an intimate audience of 39 fans at Largo, a music and comedy club in Los Angeles, Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles features Silverman taking aim at such subjects as cell-phone porn, crazy religions, specialty deodorants, terrible roommates, eyebrow waxing, her 19-year-old dog, Obama and Republicans, having babies, Pixar movies, the miracle of existence, and more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAziz Ansari: Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening (2010)
Aziz Ansari presents his highly anticipated debut hour long stand-up special. The critically acclaimed stand-up and actor (Parks and Recreation, Funny People) discusses topics ranging from sheets with fraudulent thread counts to the chubbiness of his young cousin Harris. Also included is a special encore performance from Raaaaaaaandy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKostya Pushkin: It's All a Joke (2024)
Second stand-up concert by Kostya Pushkin.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Gili: Raar, hè?! (2026)
In Raar, hè?!, comedian and mentalist Gili brings together his favorite acts full of magic, mentalism, humor, and deception into one ultimate show for all generations, featuring both best-of moments and brand-new surprises.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Sara Huntington: Rust Belt Royalty (2025)
Sara Huntington shows off the comedy skills that made her TikTok and Instagram accounts go viral in her debut special. Filmed at the Nest Theater in Columbus, OH, Sara delights a crowd of fellow Midwesterners with stories of growing up in Indiana.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Brian Roe: That's My Vibe (2023)
Brian Roe provides a look into his world. From dating and knowing yourself to fears and musical taste. He uses humor to craft an image of a man and his vibe in his first stand-up special, That's My Vibe.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Renee Gauthier: High Blood Italian (2023)
Renee Gauthier talks about Italian parties vs Vegan ones, her younger sisters wedding, dating "hot goblins" and having high blood pressure at Disney-world. Watch this Chicago girl in her debut comedy special, High Blood Italian.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Rajiv Satyal: All Over the Place (2024)
Rajiv Satyal has shared stages with some of the biggest names in standup comedy, performed on all seven continents and headlined live shows worldwide for decades. All Over the Place recounts tales from the road and lessons learned in life.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Mark Chalifoux's Christmas Special (2023)
He makes fun of the crowd, he makes fun of his kids, and he makes fun of himself. But most of all, he makes fun. And fun is what you deserve.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Tom Segura: Teacher (2025)
Parenting fails. Blackout bar stories. Career regrets. Tom Segura explores the darkly funny side of life's most unpredictable lessons.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Robby Hoffman: Wake Up (2025)
Breakout star Robby Hoffman hilariously pushes the limits of comedy with red-hot, controversial takes in her debut special.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Hazel Brugger: Still Awake (2026)
Hazel’s first full english comedy special
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me?
The closest matches to Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me are Adam Sandler: Love You (2024), Sarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust (2017) and Eddie Murphy Raw (1987). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me?
Start with Adam Sandler: Love You (2024), the closest match to Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me.
What is the highest-rated movie like Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me?
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018), rated 7.9/10 by 259 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me?
Hazel Brugger: Still Awake (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me?
Yes: Adam Sandler: Love You (2024), Sarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust (2017) and Eddie Murphy Raw (1987).
How are movies similar to Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.