Movies like Chris Distefano: It's Just Unfortunate (2025)
The best movies like Chris Distefano: It's Just Unfortunate (2025) are Andrew Schulz: LIFE (2025), Bert Kreischer: Lucky (2025) and Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020). If Chris Distefano: It's Just Unfortunate 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
- NewestStavros Halkias: Uncle Stav (2026)Released 2026
Andrew Schulz: LIFE (2025)
In this razor-sharp yet heartfelt special, Andrew Schulz unpacks the wildest moment of his life — becoming a father.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Bert Kreischer: Lucky (2025)
Losing 45 pounds. Getting parenting advice from Snoop Dogg. Bert Kreischer knows he's the luckiest guy around — and he's recounting his blessings.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
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: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBert Kreischer: Razzle Dazzle (2023)
Shameless — and shirtless — as ever, Bert spills on bodily emissions, being bullied by his kids and the explosive end to his family's escape room outing.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias: One Show Fits All (2019)
Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias discusses his teenage son and encounters with Snoop Dogg, Chris Rock and Vicente Fernández in this stand-up special for 2019.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAdam Devine: Best Time of Our Lives (2019)
Critically acclaimed comedian, Adam Devine, knows that growing up sucks and is here to tell you why. Filmed in front of a packed house at The Orpheum Theater in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, Devine's new Netflix comedy special will give a comedic take on the worst parts of growing up including puberty, parental judgment, and almost dying on your 21st birthday.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Bert Kreischer: Hey Big Boy (2020)
Still the ultimate comedy party animal, Bert Kreischer tells more stories about parenthood and family life in a stand-up special from Cleveland.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAndrew Schulz: Infamous (2022)
Andrew Schulz delivers his latest comedy special INFAMOUS, a daring, raw performance filmed during his 10 month sold-out' "Infamous Tour" at The Paramount in Austin, TX. For Schulz nothing is off limits. There's only one rule at his shows - everyone gets these jokes.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMatt Rife: Unwrapped - A Christmas Crowd Work Special (2025)
From gifts gone wrong to family tradition fails, Matt Rife turns an unpredictable audience into an unscripted holiday special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome (2024)
James Acaster explores his love/hate relationship with standup by relinquishing control of his set and accepting a healthy dose of audience interference – AKA heckling. With his wiry observational eye and incomparable wit, Acaster shares hilarious on-the-fly meta-analysis of his own material, along with stories from his childhood that spurred him to pursue a career in comedy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life (2025)
Emmy-winning actor, writer, and comedian Brett Goldstein brings his irresistible charm and quick wit stateside for his first HBO stand-up special. Best known for the hit shows "Ted Lasso" and "Shrinking", Goldstein sheds his testy Roy Kent façade to share his hilarious insights on love, sex, masculinity, "Sesame Street", and everything in between.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Daniel Sloss: Can't (2025)
The new comedy special from the star and creator of Netflix hit shows ‘DARK’ & ‘JIGSAW’ as well as ‘Daniel Sloss: X’ + ‘Daniel Sloss: SOCIO’ + ' ‘Daniel Sloss: HUBRiS'
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Kevin 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: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStavros Halkias: Uncle Stav (2026)
In this unruly set, Stavros Halkias imagines becoming a "dirtbag" uncle, roasts the health care system and warns of the risks of living your best life.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jeff Dunham's Completely Unrehearsed Last-Minute Pandemic Holiday Special (2020)
Filmed in Malibu, California in front of a small, socially-distanced audience, Jeff Dunham returns in his 10th special made up of almost 100% brand new, untried or tested material.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself (2019)
The ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, taped his second Netflix special in his hometown of Dallas, TX in the American Airlines Center. He returns with his normal cast of characters including Walter, Bubba J, Peanut, José Jalapeño on a Stick, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and one of his newest additions Larry, a high strung, chain-smoking, on-again, off-again personal adviser to the President.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTom 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: Fans watch both · both comedy
Marcello Hernández: American Boy (2026)
Filmed in Miami, Hernández's special features his comedic take on his first-generation American upbringing before a local audience.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Nick Kroll: Little Big Boy (2022)
Nick Kroll shares his comedian origin story, his first heartbreak, his strange hypnosis experience and the trash-talking celebrity voice in his head.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Chris D'Elia: Incorrigible (2015)
Comedian and actor Chris D’Elia, known for his dynamic physical comedy, explains why the NFL would be way more entertaining if it were real lions, bears and Vikings battling each other, that babies are the worst prize ever, and that you should never ask a Cuban directions unless you’re ready for the best time of your life.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChris D'Elia: No Pain (2020)
Chris D'Elia takes the stage in Minneapolis to offer his thoughts on everything from self-censorship to problematic dolphins to lame mutant powers.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh (2018)
Adam Sandler takes his comical musical musings back out on the road, from comedy clubs to concert halls to one very unsuspecting subway station.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids (2020)
Former "Saturday Night Live" star Rob Schneider returns to the stage and shares his take on life, love and dinosaur dreams in this stand-up special. Ending with a surprise duet performance with his daughter, singer-songwriter Elle King, Rob talks about potty training his young daughters and his own pig potential.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
I Love My Dad (2022)
A hopelessly estranged father catfishes his son in an attempt to reconnect.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisBeing Frank (2019)
A seventeen-year-old boy blackmails his father after discovering his secret second family
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEaster Sunday (2022)
Comedian and actor Joe Valencia returns home for an Easter celebration with his riotous, bickering, eating, drinking, laughing, loving family, in this love letter to the Filipino-American community.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisMarlon Wayans: God Loves Me (2023)
Filmed at the Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, Wayans delivers a hilarious hour-long performance, unleashing his spot-on impressions and fearless physical comedy to address one of the most infamous recent events in pop culture – “the slap” that took place at the 94th Academy Awards® ceremony.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
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
Worth the HypeMovies 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
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Chris Distefano: It's Just Unfortunate?
The closest matches to Chris Distefano: It's Just Unfortunate are Andrew Schulz: LIFE (2025), Bert Kreischer: Lucky (2025) and Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Chris Distefano: It's Just Unfortunate?
People who watched Chris Distefano: It's Just Unfortunate most often go on to Andrew Schulz: LIFE (2025), Bert Kreischer: Lucky (2025) and Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020).
What is the highest-rated movie like Chris Distefano: It's Just Unfortunate?
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018), rated 7.9/10 by 259 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Chris Distefano: It's Just Unfortunate?
Stavros Halkias: Uncle Stav (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Chris Distefano: It's Just Unfortunate?
Yes: Andrew Schulz: LIFE (2025), Bert Kreischer: Lucky (2025) and Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020).
How are movies similar to Chris Distefano: It's Just Unfortunate chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Chris Distefano: It's Just Unfortunate, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.