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Movies like Here It Is, Burlesque! (1979)

The best movies like Here It Is, Burlesque! (1979) are Chris Rock: Tamborine (2018), Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010) and Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Not Fat... I'm Fluffy (2009). If Here It Is, Burlesque! hooked you with its comedy and tv movie, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Chris Rock: Tamborine (2018)

    Chris Rock takes the stage for his first comedy special in 10 years, filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and American politics.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  2. Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010)

    In this unique and dynamic live concert experience, Louis C.K.'s exploration of life after 40 destroys politically correct images of modern life with thoughts we have all had...but would rarely admit to.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  3. Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Not Fat... I'm Fluffy (2009)

    Gabriel Iglesias entertains a packed house at El Paso's Theatre in this Comedy Central special. For I'm Not Fat, I'm Fluffy, the comedian reaches new heights of hilarity, providing eerily perfect imitations and tales too tall not to be true. He also adds a new step to his five levels of fatness, and the sixth level is sure to leave audiences rolling in the aisles.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  4. Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy (2013)

    ALOHAAAAA! Internationally acclaimed comedian, Gabriel Iglesias, returns to Comedy Central with his latest stand-up special taped at Honolulu’s Hawaii Theatre Center. Watch as Fluffy brings the house down yet again in this complete special with his unique and animated show that has made him popular among fans of all ages. Aloha Fluffy is sure to be a comedy classic, making this extended and uncensored special a must-own.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  5. Gabriel Iglesias: Hot and Fluffy (2007)

    Gabriel Iglesias is one of the fastest-rising comics today! With his unique brand of humor, lovable stage presence and wide range of voices and impressions, it's no wonder that he already has a huge fan following. Now you can see Comedy Central's "Comic of the Year" in his sold-out performance at the historic Fox Theatre in Bakersfield, California!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  6. Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American (2021)

    Nate Bargatze touches on Zoom comedy shows, losing his phone, hotel breakfast fails, animal caddies, new math and much more in this special.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  7. Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid (2019)

    Comic Nate Bargatze touches on air travel, cheap weddings, college football, chocolate milk and the perils of ordering coffee in this stand-up special.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  8. Louis C.K.: Live at The Comedy Store (2015)

    This material was developed and prepared over the last year or so, mostly in comedy clubs. This special kind of goes back to when he used to just make noises and be funny for no particular reason. It felt right to him to shoot this special in a club to give it that live immediate intimate feeling. The show is about an hour long. The opening act, who is seen at the beginning (good place for an opening act) is Jay London. One of his favorite club comics going way back to the late 80s when he first started in working in New York.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  9. Ray Romano: Right Here, Around the Corner (2019)

    Ray Romano first cut his stand-up teeth at the Comedy Cellar in New York. Now, in his first comedy special in 23 years, he returns to where it all began.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  10. Animalympics (1980)

    Animalympics is all about the Animal Olympics Contest where all the animals around the world gather to take part in everything from skiing in North America to the very long marathon race in humid conditions.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  11. Rowan 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

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  12. Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1998)

    Taped for HBO in August 1998, on the final date of Jerry Seinfeld's tour appearances at New York City's Broadhurst Theater, I'm Telling You for the Last Time presents the standup comedian's so-called "final" standup, or at least his final tour with the standup material that made him famous.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  13. The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie! (2010)

    When the mystery-solving musician Foxxy Love notices she and her fellow housemates can curse without being bleeped—something they've never been able to do before—she realizes their show has been canceled. Determined to get back on the air, the gang travels to Make-A-Point-Land in order to get a point (and get back on the air).

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  14. Ziegfeld Follies (1945)

    The late, great impresario Florenz Ziegfeld looks down from heaven and ordains a new revue in his grand old style.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  15. Amy Schumer: Mostly Sex Stuff (2012)

    A ratings hit! Amy Schumer debuts her one-hour special in front of a live audience at the Historic Fillmore Theatre in San Francisco. Nothing is off limits as Schumer airs every hilarious, messed up detail of her dating and sex life, from encounters with unexpected body parts to hate-filled personal grooming appointments. In her matter-of-fact raunchy style, at odds with her self-described "Cabbage Patch Kid" appearance, Schumer tells stories of a boyfriend who makes dirty requests over dinner, the way she outsmarts her birth control, and a shocking ending to a seemingly innocent cab ride.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  16. The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience (2019)

    The Lonely Island spoofs Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire in this visual rap album set in the Bash Brothers' 1980s heyday.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  17. Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain (2011)

    Experience the show that quickly became a national phenomenon. Get an up-close and personal look at Kevin back in Philly where he began his journey to become one of the funniest comedians of all time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  18. Whitney Cummings: Can I Touch It? (2019)

    In her fourth stand-up special, Whitney Cummings returns to her hometown of Washington, D.C., and riffs on modern feminism, technology and more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  19. Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion (2007)

    From an inauspicious beginning performing comedy routines in the back of a burger joint in New York, unorthodox stand-up star Zach Galifianakis has made a splash on the scene with his inimitable brand of humor. In this live show filmed at San Francisco's Purple Onion nightclub, the versatile funnyman serves up a healthy dose of his signature wit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  20. Jim Jefferies: Freedumb (2016)

    Returning for a second Netflix comedy special, Jim Jefferies unleashes his famously ferocious black humor to a packed house in Nashville, Tennessee.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  21. Chicago (2002)

    Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  22. Lemon Popsicle (1978)

    Benji, Bobby, and Huey are three 17 year olds who spend their days chasing girls and hanging out at Montana's Ice Cream Parlor. In their constant pursuit for sex, they are caught in the apartment of local nymphomaniac Stella by her boyfriend and get more than they bargained for from hooker Ze Ze! Meanwhile, Benji has fallen for new girl Nikki and is the only person who comes to her aid after Bobby gets her pregnant then dumps her.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  23. The Girl Next Door (2004)

    Exceptionally ambitious high schooler Matthew has aspirations for a career in politics when he falls in love with his gorgeous 19-year-old neighbor, Danielle. But Matthew's bright future is jeopardized when he finds Danielle was once a porn star. As Danielle's past catches up with her, Matthew's love for her forces him to re-evaluate his goals.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  24. Tomcats (2001)

    College buddies chip in and promise that the group's last unmarried man will collect a cash pot. Seven years later, the kitty is worth $500,000 -- money Michael needs to pay a gambling debt. Problem is, the only other single guy is a hopeless womanizer!

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  25. SIZZLIN’ BACON (2016)

    Jurgen Vanderspek (a.k.a. James Vanderbacon) is a senior in high school. He is a loudmouthed macho who loves to tell juicy anecdotes about his sexual escapades, but actually, he is still a virgin. When, one drunken evening, Cissy ends up in his bed, Jurgen gets much more than he bargained for.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  26. The Full Monty (1997)

    Sheffield, England. Gaz, a jobless steelworker in need of quick cash persuades his mates to bare it all in a one-night-only strip show.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  27. Ants in the Pants (2000)

    Flo is not quite a normal teenager: While all his friends only think about sex he can't even pronounce the word "S - E - X". But everything changes completely when one morning Flo wakes up from a strange call. His penis, excited for the first time, begins to talk to him. He claims that Flo severely neglected him for 15 years and it's time to release him.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  28. Cattle Call (2006)

    A guy starts a fake casting agency in hopes that he will meet his soul mate.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  29. Filth and Wisdom (2008)

    A comedy centered on three flatmates living desperate lives in London.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  30. Private School (1983)

    Private-school student Christine loves Jim. But her classmate, Jordan, is also vying for Jim's attention and trying to end his relationship with Christine. Meanwhile, Jim's friend Bubba embarks on a series of sexual escapades, including dressing up as a woman to access the girls' locker room. Despite Jim and Christine's efforts to spend some time alone, various shenanigans and schemes interfere.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Here It Is, Burlesque!?

The closest matches to Here It Is, Burlesque! are Chris Rock: Tamborine (2018), Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010) and Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Not Fat... I'm Fluffy (2009). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Here It Is, Burlesque!?

Start with Chris Rock: Tamborine (2018), the closest match to Here It Is, Burlesque!.

What is the highest-rated movie like Here It Is, Burlesque!?

Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010), rated 7.8/10 by 320 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Here It Is, Burlesque!?

Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American (2021) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Here It Is, Burlesque!?

Yes: Chris Rock: Tamborine (2018), Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010) and Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Not Fat... I'm Fluffy (2009).

How are movies similar to Here It Is, Burlesque! chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Here It Is, Burlesque!, 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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