Movies like Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive (2013)
The best movies like Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive (2013) are Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All (2024), Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers (2015) and Ed Gamble: Blood Sugar (2019). If Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive 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
- NewestJeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You (2026)Released 2026
Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All (2024)
Anthony Jeselnik celebrates 20 years of delivering boundary-pushing comedy to the masses in this razor-sharp stand-up special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAnthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers (2015)
There's no subject too dark as the comedian skewers taboos and riffs on national tragedies before pulling back the curtain on his provocative style.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEd Gamble: Blood Sugar (2019)
Stand-up comedian Ed Gamble's first special, Blood Sugar.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Anthony 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: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You (2026)
Jeff Arcuri's rapid-fire wit is nonstop as he balances outrageous jokes with heartfelt reflections on making his wife laugh during her cancer journey.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Andrew Santino: Homefield Advantage (2017)
Half Mick, half WOP, hard-headed comedian Andrew Santino returns to his Chicago hometown for a stand-up special with the authentic taste of a city made of Italian beef, Old Style and deep dish. Shot at the historic Vic Theater, Santino touches on everything from growing up thinking he was black and a disgust with bachelorette parties, to his bouts with severe acne and male porn stars envy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time (2019)
Comedian Jim Gaffigan performs live at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN.
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Popcorn FlickMovies 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: Fans watch both · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisGabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry (2016)
Hawaiian-shirt enthusiast Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias finds the laughs in racist gift baskets, Prius-driving cops and all-female taco trucks.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJessica Kirson: I'm the Man (2025)
Jessica Kirson shares her searing perspective on everything from TikTok girls to her bizarre time at a trauma center.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Bill Burr: Paper Tiger (2019)
Comedian Bill Burr talks male feminists, outrage culture, robot sex, and cultural appropriation in this standup comedy special shot in London.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride (2026)
Making his Broadway debut, legendary comic Jeff Ross turns the spotlight on himself in a one-man show that is as heartfelt as it is hilarious.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Michael McIntyre: Showman (2020)
Charming comic Michael McIntyre talks family, technology, sharks, accents and the time he confused himself for a world leader in this stand-up special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Gianmarco Soresi: Thief of Joy (2025)
Thief of Joy blends Soresi’s signature theatrical flair with deeply personal storytelling. Drawing from his life as a theatre kid turned theatre major, he weaves together intimate anecdotes about his relationship, career, and his parents’ divorce, all delivered in the animated style The New York Times calls “silkily feline physicality and frenetic gesticulation.”
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Bryan Callen: Complicated Apes (2019)
Bryan Callen records his third special in Chicago’s historic Thalia Hall and reconsiders our debate on all things equality. He rails against our tendencies to turn each other into nouns like black, white, immigrant, Muslim, gay, straight, man, woman, and instead suggests that the best way to navigate our current culture war is to think of our fellow humans not as a fixed label, but as verbs.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jo Koy: Live from Seattle (2017)
Between raising a teenage boy and growing up with a Filipino mother, stand-up comic Jo Koy has been through a lot. He's here to tell you all about it.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCheeseburger (2023)
No topic is safe in this unfiltered stand-up set from Andrew Santino as he skewers everything from global warming to sex injuries to politics.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jim Jefferies: Intolerant (2020)
Between scenes from an excruciating date, Jim Jefferies digs into generational differences, his own bad habits and the shifting boundaries in comedy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisCristela Alonzo: Lower Classy (2017)
The irrepressible Alonzo skewers Latino stereotypes, pricey luxuries and her mother's tough-love parenting in a night of sly and infectious comedy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill (2022)
In a night of killer comedy, Bill Burr hosts a showcase of his most raucous stand-up comic pals as they riff on everything from COVID to Michael Jackson.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisDemetri Martin: Demetri Deconstructed (2024)
From his thoughts on aggressively scented trash bags to desk jobs in hell, comedian Demetri Martin delivers a one-of-a-kind stand-up special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Nikki Glaser: Good Clean Filth (2022)
Comedian and actress Nikki Glaser takes on a range of topics in her brutally-honest yet conversational style. Whether she’s dishing about sex, outlining the do’s and dont’s of dating (and how to trick someone into marriage), or oversharing about her (not-so-private) parts, Glaser delivers an hour of unapologetic and no-holds-barred comedy around topics often considered “taboo,” and showcases her ability to pivot from humiliating moments to being an empowering voice for women: the kind she yearned for as a confused adolescent.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
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: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBill Burr: Walk Your Way Out (2017)
No-nonsense comic Bill Burr takes the stage in Nashville and riffs on fast food, overpopulation, dictators and gorilla sign language.
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Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTom Segura: Sledgehammer (2023)
From his dad's unusual deathbed confession to watching his mom get high, Tom Segura tells blisteringly candid stories about marriage, mortality and more.
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Popcorn FlickMovies like thisShane Gillis: Live in Austin (2021)
Shane Gillis’ debut special recorded live at The Creek and The Cave in Austin, TX.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy (2022)
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias makes history as the first comedian to perform at Dodger Stadium in his new special Stadium Fluffy: Live From Los Angeles. Filmed at Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival, Gabriel hilariously shares details about being a Los Angeles native, a recent attempt at extortion towards him, and where he holds the record for receiving the highest fine on stage.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me (2023)
Comedian and writer Sam Jay takes the stage for a hilariously frank discussion on embracing our differences, the stresses of long-term relationships, and the power of empathy. Deftly showcasing her conversational style, this comedy special is a witty and raw examination of life's challenges and society at large.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Marc Maron: End Times Fun (2020)
Marc Maron wades through a swamp of vitamin hustlers, evangelicals and grown male nerd children, culminating in a gleefully filthy end-times fantasy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJo Koy: Live from the Los Angeles Forum (2022)
Jo Koy owns the stage in a rousing stand-up set about public sneezing, perseverance, the indignities of sleep apnea and getting lost in the Philippines.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive?
The closest matches to Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive are Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All (2024), Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers (2015) and Ed Gamble: Blood Sugar (2019). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive?
People who watched Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive most often go on to Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All (2024), Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers (2015) and Ed Gamble: Blood Sugar (2019).
What is the highest-rated movie like Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive?
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018), rated 7.9/10 by 259 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive?
Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive?
Yes: Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All (2024), Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers (2015) and Ed Gamble: Blood Sugar (2019).
How are movies similar to Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.