Movies like The Art of Breaking Character (2007)
The best movies like The Art of Breaking Character (2007) are Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008), Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 (2014) and Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003). If The Art of Breaking Character hooked you with its comedy and documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
The Art of Breaking Character
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- Highest ratedKevin Hart: What Now? (2016)6.5/10 from 276 votes
- NewestKevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given (2020)Released 2020
Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008)
A behind-the-scenes mockumentary of Tropic Thunder.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 (2014)
Bad Grandpa .5 gives you a whole new perspective on the world of Irving Zisman with bonus scenes and pranks also featuring Spike Jonze as "Gloria" and Catherine Keener as Irving's wife "Ellie", plus a look at the evolution of Johnny Knoxville's naughty alter-ego, the makeup effects, and a behind-the-scenes peek at the idiocy it takes to make a hidden camera movie in public.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBlue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003)
The comedic stylings of four sort-of famous funnymen are brought to the big screen courtesy of this 2002 documentary.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKevin Hart: What Now? (2016)
Comedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 50,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJackass: The Lost Tapes (2009)
The deleted scenes and additional stunts and sketches that originally were not presented in the original series.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Comedians of Comedy (2005)
The Comedians of Comedy is an occasional stand-up comedy tour featuring Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis, Brian Posehn and Maria Bamford that was documented in a 2005 film and 2005 Comedy Central television series of the same name, both directed by Michael Blieden.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKevin Hart: Irresponsible (2019)
Stand-up comedian Kevin Hart talks about his family, travel and a year full of reckless behavior in front of a live sold-out crowd in London.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given (2020)
Kevin Hart serves up laughs and brick oven pizza from the comfort of his home, and dishes on male group chats, sex after 40 and life with COVID-19.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAn Evening with Kevin Smith (2002)
Kevin Smith interacts in Q&A sessions throughout various college stops in the USA.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAnthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward (2019)
Forging his own comedic boundaries, Anthony Jeselnik revels in getting away with saying things others can't in this stand-up special shot in New York.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisComedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson (2005)
Comedy Central's best roasters and stand up comedians take a whack at actor/model Pamela Anderson.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKevin Hart: Seriously Funny (2010)
Fresh off the heels of appearing in movies like Superhero Movie and The 40 Year-Old Virgin, fast-talking comedian Kevin Hart stars in his second live stand-up performance in Cleveland, Ohio, where he makes fun of everything and everybody - especially himself.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRobin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction (2009)
HBO presents one of the most gifted and revered performers of our time, Academy-Award winning Robin Williams, starring in his fifth exclusive HBO special, taped before a live audience at Washington's Constitution Hall.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Aristocrats (2005)
One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Original Kings of Comedy (2000)
The house is rockin' and the laughs are rollin' as comedians Steve Harvey (The Steve Harvey Show), D.L. Hughley (The Hughleys), Cedric The Entertainer (The Steve Harvey Show) and Bernie Mac (Life) meet in this riotously comedy summit directed by Spike Lee.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisComedian (2002)
A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWindy City Heat (2003)
A man caught up in the glamor of being a Hollywood celebrity has no idea that the production he's in is a fake.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGeorge Carlin: Playin' with Your Head (1986)
George Carlin is in top form with these stand-up recorded at the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles in 1986. Routines included are "Losing Things," "Charities," "Sports," "Hello and Goodbye," "Battered Plants," "Earrings," and "A Moment of Silence." Also included is a short film entitled "The Envelope" co-starring Vic Tayback.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDef Comedy Jam 25 (2017)
In this special live event, giants of stand-up come together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Russell Simmons's groundbreaking "Def Comedy Jam."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJudah Friedlander: America Is the Greatest Country in the United States (2017)
Deadpan comic and self-proclaimed world champion Judah Friedlander performs over several nights in New York, explaining why America is No. 1.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBlow-Ups of 1947 (1947)
Flubs and bloopers that occurred on the set of some of the major Warner Bros. pictures of 1947.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & comedy
Pardon My Blooper (1974)
A collection of classic bloopers from radio and television.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & documentary
Baseball: Funny Side Up (1989)
A collection of baseball outtakes including on and off field funny moments.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & documentary
Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers (1993)
Hosted by Marv Albert & Frank Layden this film demonstrates the best and worst that the NBA has to offer. From Slam Dunks and spectacular shots to spats and spills galore.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & documentary
Mrs. Brown's Bloomers (2010)
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & comedy
Hacker's Birthday Bash: 30 Years of Children's BBC (2015)
It's 30 years since CBBC started airing short links between shows. To celebrate, Hacker has brought together the finest presenters, past, present and even a new one, to reminisce and laugh at a few bloopers.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & comedy
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers (1985)
William Shatner, Liz Taylor and many more stars blow lines, lose their pants and more in this hilarious collection of movie and TV bloopers.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & comedy
Behind the Scenes of 'Y Tu Mamá También' (2001)
On-set documentary about the making of the film "Y tu mamá también."
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Tuffers' Duffers (2005)
Phil Tufnell brings us his definitive cricket Duffers - a collection of ridiculous run-outs, floundering fielders, dropped dolly catches, petrified no. 11s, fuming bowlers, bamboozled batsmen and much more.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Buddy Games (2019)
After six lifelong friends have a five-year falling out, “The Bobfather”, reunites his pals for the Buddy Games, an insane competition of absurd physical and mental challenges with the chance to win a $150,000 pot. Now all bets are off, as the determined dudes' fight, claw, and party for the big bucks.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Art of Breaking Character?
The closest matches to The Art of Breaking Character are Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008), Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 (2014) and Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Art of Breaking Character?
Start with Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008), the closest match to The Art of Breaking Character.
What is the highest-rated movie like The Art of Breaking Character?
Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016), rated 6.5/10 by 276 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Art of Breaking Character?
Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given (2020) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Art of Breaking Character?
Yes: Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008), Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 (2014) and Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003).
How are movies similar to The Art of Breaking Character chosen?
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