Movies like Tell 'em Steve-Dave: Puppet Theater (2013)
The best movies like Tell 'em Steve-Dave: Puppet Theater (2013) are Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map (2013), Dave Chappelle: The Closer (2021) and Chris Rock: Selective Outrage (2023). If Tell 'em Steve-Dave: Puppet Theater 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
- NewestPremonitions From Puppet God (2026)Released 2026
Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map (2013)
When Shaggy and Scooby find a mysterious pirate's treasure map in their triple-extra-large Scooby snack pizza, the whole Mystery Inc. gang sets out from their treehouse to find the lost booty of Gnarlybeard and the Phantom Parrot, encountering some suspicious individuals along the way who are also involved in the hunt. The tale is told in brand-new way to see the Scooby-Doo series: entirely through puppets! Pilot for unproduced puppet series based on "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo", released direct-to-DVD.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies 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 thisChris Rock: Selective Outrage (2023)
Chris Rock delivers an electric stand-up set on non-racist yoga pants, spoiling his kids, the Kardashians and his thoughts on the Will Smith fiasco.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHow to Irritate People (1969)
A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on learning how to irritate people.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisShane 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAdam 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 thisJim Gaffigan: Quality Time (2019)
Comedian Jim Gaffigan performs live at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRicky Gervais: Mortality (2025)
Ricky Gervais tackles life, death and the state of the world in a brutally honest special that spares no topic, even his own mortality.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 thisJeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself (2006)
A recorded live performance of ventriloquist Jeff Dunham portrays a comedian whose revival of an old-fashioned art has made ventriloquism more relevant to modern societal concerns. Starring his six main characters, from Bubba Jay, a Nascar-obsessed hick, to Peanut, a flamboyant gay monkey, Dunham’s puppets have dirty but inoffensive senses of humor that mock the American Dream.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLouis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater (2011)
Recorded November 10th, 2011 as part of the New York Comedy Festival, and only available for purchase online, Louis C.K. follows up his 2010 concert film Hilarious with a new hour’s worth of shrewdly observed and periodically profane material. He starts with making his own kind of please-turn-off-your-cell-phone announcement, as well as a warning not to text or tweet during the show: “Just live your life,” he asks. Whether he’s talking about a unique way to drop a rental car off at an airport or describing why a man in his 40s should not smoke dope, it’s terrific, humane, carried-to-crazed-extremes stuff.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (2000)
Dave Chappelle returns for a stand-up to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisDave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones (2019)
Dave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in this defiant stand-up special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKevin 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLouis C.K. 2017 (2017)
Louis C.K. muses on religion, eternal love, giving dogs drugs, email fights, teachers and more in a live performance from Washington, D.C.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRowan Atkinson Live (1992)
Rowan Atkinson and Angus Deayton in Boston doing a live performance of the same styles of humor we've seen in Mr. Bean and Blackadder. Included are lessons on Shakespearean acting, a school headmaster meeting with the father of a boy he's beaten to death, and tips for having a successful date.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies 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 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 thisDemetri Martin: The Overthinker (2018)
With his signature one-liners and drawings, Demetri Martin muses on doughnut holes, dogs, sports bars, the alphabet's most aggressive letters and more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThunderstruck (2012)
After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAn Unusual Concert (1972)
The somewhat brash compère Eduard Aplombov announces the concert numbers, punctuating them with witty remarks. This parodic and satirical show features singers, dancers, musicians, circus trainers, and magicians who will captivate you with their charm and charisma.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Barkley Dubis' Danse Macabre (2023)
A boy is thrown into the middle of an increasingly bizarre local disturbance.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
A Cock and Bull Story (2005)
Steve Coogan, an arrogant actor with low self-esteem and a complicated love life, is playing the eponymous role in an adaptation of "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" being filmed at a stately home. He constantly spars with actor Rob Brydon, who is playing Uncle Toby and believes his role to be of equal importance to Coogan's.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLove & Friendship (2016)
From Jane Austen’s novella, the beautiful and cunning Lady Susan Vernon visits the estate of her in-laws to wait out colorful rumors of her dalliances and to find husbands for herself and her daughter. Two young men, handsome Reginald DeCourcy and wealthy Sir James Martin, severely complicate her plans.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPremonitions From Puppet God (2026)
After the president of the CSUN Puppet Club breaks her elbow, Cristo receives a message from God to put on a puppet show. With God's guidance, Cristo decides to take on the challenge, and lead his club in their biggest puppet show yet.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Suomisen Olli rakastuu (1944)
Olli Suominen fancies his teacher and other shenanigans.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Night of the Hunchback (1965)
Adapted from a story in 1001 Nights, the story concerns the death of an actor and the comical incidents that occur as different people come into possession of, and attempt to dispose of, his body.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
The Doughnuts (1963)
A dramatized episode from Robert McCloskey's book "Homer Price." Shows Homer's resourcefulness in managing the dilemma created by a doughnut machine with a mind of its own.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Love Live! Sunshine!! Finally Live-action! ! ! (2017)
This is a 15-minute long puppet show that Sunrise (the company that has created Love Live! Sunshine!! and it's predecessor) made as an April Fool's joke. It looks like they put a lot of work into it, though!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Reckless Serenade (2014)
Seeking quite in the park, a young songwriter runs into three familiar strangers with some bad news.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Tell 'em Steve-Dave: Puppet Theater?
The closest matches to Tell 'em Steve-Dave: Puppet Theater are Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map (2013), Dave Chappelle: The Closer (2021) and Chris Rock: Selective Outrage (2023). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Tell 'em Steve-Dave: Puppet Theater?
Start with Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map (2013), the closest match to Tell 'em Steve-Dave: Puppet Theater.
What is the highest-rated movie like Tell 'em Steve-Dave: Puppet Theater?
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018), rated 7.9/10 by 259 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Tell 'em Steve-Dave: Puppet Theater?
Premonitions From Puppet God (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Tell 'em Steve-Dave: Puppet Theater?
Yes: Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map (2013), Dave Chappelle: The Closer (2021) and Chris Rock: Selective Outrage (2023).
How are movies similar to Tell 'em Steve-Dave: Puppet Theater chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Tell 'em Steve-Dave: Puppet Theater, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.