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Movies like Stand-Up - My Life Is A Joke (2023)

The best movies like Stand-Up - My Life Is A Joke (2023) are 2 Minutes of Fame (2020), Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020) and Louis C.K.: Oh My God (2013). If Stand-Up - My Life Is A Joke hooked you with its comedy, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. 2 Minutes of Fame (2020)

    An up-and-coming stand-up comic moves to L.A. to pursue a film career after video clips of his act make him an online sensation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  2. Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020)

    Jerry Seinfeld takes the stage in New York and tackles talking vs. texting, bad buffets vs. so-called "great" restaurants and the magic of Pop Tarts.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  3. Louis 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

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  4. Ricky 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

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  5. Anuvahood (2011)

    Kenneth (who likes to call himself Kay) begins to realise he's just another wannabe bad boy... even less than a loser in fact. After quitting his job at Laimsbury's, Kay vows to become a respected gangster... or cry trying. A pulls-no-punches, coming-of-age story, centering on one directionless hopeless "shotter", who finds his true worth in the face of urban adversity.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  6. Jimmy 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

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  7. Ricky 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

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  8. Ricky 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

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  9. Kevin Hart: I'm a Grown Little Man (2009)

    Fresh off the heels of appearing in movies like Superhero Movie and The 40 Year-Old Virgin, fast-talking comedian Kevin Hart stars in this live stand-up performance where he makes fun of everything and everybody - especially himself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  10. Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado (2016)

    He's a kamikaze gambler. A one-arm cuddler. And if his fly is down, so be it. A night of sly riffs and slow burns.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  11. Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs (2023)

    In a rowdy stand-up set, Shane Gillis riffs on his girlfriend's Navy SEAL ex, touring George Washington's house and being bullied by an Australian Goth.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  12. Louis C.K.: Ridiculous (2026)

    From a bee getting shot in New York City to paying strangers to take his aging father, Louis C.K. unleashes the ridiculous thoughts in his mind.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  13. The F**k-It List (2020)

    After a prank blows up a studious high school senior's life, he shares a list of certain things he wishes he'd done differently — and maybe still can.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  14. Jimmy 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

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  15. Eddie 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

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  16. Dave 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

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  17. Ali 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

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  18. Bill Burr: Why Do I Do This? (2008)

    One of America's fastest-rising comedians, Bill Burr wields his razor-sharp wit with rare skill. In this brand-new stand-up performance, Bill takes aim at the stuff that drives us crazy, political correctness gone haywire, and girlfriends, or as he calls them: relentless psycho robots. A keenly observant social commentator, Bill Burr is also one of the funniest voices in comedy today.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  19. Aziz Ansari: Nightclub Comedian (2022)

    After another year of lockdowns, Aziz takes the stage to skewer pandemic life, quarantines, vaccine cards, celebrity side-gigs, smartphones and more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  20. Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes (2017)

    Mike Birbiglia declares that a joke should never end with "I’m joking." In his all-new comedy, Birbiglia tiptoes hilariously through the minefield that is modern-day joke-telling. Join Mike as he learns that the same jokes that elicit laughter have the power to produce tears, rage, and a whole lot of getting yelled at. Ultimately it's a show that asks, “How far should we go for the laugh?”

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Stand-Up - My Life Is A Joke?

The closest matches to Stand-Up - My Life Is A Joke are 2 Minutes of Fame (2020), Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020) and Louis C.K.: Oh My God (2013). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Stand-Up - My Life Is A Joke?

Start with 2 Minutes of Fame (2020), the closest match to Stand-Up - My Life Is A Joke.

What is the highest-rated movie like Stand-Up - My Life Is A Joke?

Louis C.K.: Oh My God (2013), rated 7.6/10 by 229 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Stand-Up - My Life Is A Joke?

Louis C.K.: Ridiculous (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

How are movies similar to Stand-Up - My Life Is A Joke chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Stand-Up - My Life Is A Joke, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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