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Movies like Jason Manford: Live at the Manchester Apollo (2009)

The best movies like Jason Manford: Live at the Manchester Apollo (2009) are Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008), Ricky Gervais: SuperNature (2022) and Adam Sandler: Love You (2024). If Jason Manford: Live at the Manchester Apollo hooked you with its comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008)

    An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  2. Ricky Gervais: SuperNature (2022)

    With his signature pitch-black sense of humor, Ricky Gervais takes the stage at the London Palladium in this provocative stand-up comedy special.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  3. Adam 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

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  4. Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer (2023)

    From his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, Dave Chappelle lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered stand-up comedy special.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  5. Louis 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

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  6. Chris 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

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  7. Jimmy Carr: Being Funny (2011)

    Having performed live to over 1.2m people, the UK’s hardest working comedian Jimmy Carr, is back with his brand new stand-up DVD. Star of hit TV shows 8 Out of 10 Cats and 10 O’clock Live, Jimmy is well known for his slick one liners and non-stop gags, but his acerbic wit and fast-paced comedy style are at their brilliant best when he has the stage to himself. Packed with over 100 minutes of brand new material, including too-rude-for-TV jokes, hilarious heckling, and even better put-downs, Jimmy pushes the boundaries of comedy and delivers a spectacular show.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  8. Kevin 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

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  9. 2 Minutes of Fame (2020)

    An up-and-coming stand-up comic moves to L.A. to pursue a film career after video clips of his act make him an online sensation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  10. Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes (2009)

    Jimmy Carr delivers more of his cynical take on life's little absurdities in his trademark deadpan style in this live stand-up release. Jimmy unleashes his rapid-fire joke-telling and razor-sharp wit on topics ranging from religion and sex, to bullying and political correctness. Those brave enough to heckle are quickly put in their place by an array of colourful if brutal put-downs.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  11. Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room (2011)

    Filmed at the New York Comedy Festival, comedian Patrice O'Neal stars in his first and only full-length stand-up special. Featuring 40 minutes of additional content not seen on television, Patrice brings his trademark absurdism and friendly yet no-holds-barred style to material on race and gender politics, relationships and more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  12. Shane 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

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  13. Ricky Gervais: Armageddon (2023)

    Ricky Gervais dishes out controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity in a taboo-busting comedy special about the end of humanity.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  14. Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material (2021)

    Jimmy Carr finds humor in the darkest of places in this stand-up special that features his dry, sardonic wit — and some jokes he calls "career enders."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  15. Sincerely Louis C.K. (2020)

    Louis C.K. muses on religion, terrorism, small towns, Florida, disabilities, dogs, Auschwitz, marriage, sex, vegans, and his personal sexual controversy, in a live performance from Washington, D.C.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  16. Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024)

    Jimmy Carr refutes the idea that you can't joke about anything these days with his edgy takes on gun control, religion, cancel culture and consent.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  17. Jim Jefferies: This Is Me Now (2018)

    The gleefully irreverent Jefferies skewers “grabby” celebrities, political hypocrisy and his own ill-advised career moves in a brash stand-up special.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits (2019)

    Nothing is off limits as Jimmy Carr serves up the most outrageous jokes from his stand-up career in a special that's not for the faint of heart.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  21. Latham Entertainment Presents: An All New Comedy Experience (2003)

    The stand-up comedy concert film Latham Entertainment Presents features a handful of African-American comedians including D.L. Hughley, Bruce Bruce, Earthquake, and Rickey Smiley.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  22. Stiliga Augusta (1946)

    The maid quits at the Sommer family household and because no one in the family can cook they desperately needs a new maid. The son in the family, Åke, is a famous actor at the theater and when the up and coming actress Marianne (who also has a crush on the famous Åke) hears about the Sommers needing a new maid, she seizes the opportunity and goes undercover as a maid to get closer to Åke and the big roles in the theater.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  23. Monólogos de un hombre incierto (2010)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  24. Tarkovsky (2010)

    A man enters a video rental store where some arcane beings as Goran Paskaljevich, Michael Cacoyannis, Ferzan Ozpetek or Andrei Tarkovsky stalk him from the shelves, while the shop manager is reading a book by James Joyce; but he just wants to rent a blockbuster.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  25. 9 (2009)

    A group of people talk about very different subjects, including a strange course that one of them has just completed. There is tension in the air, although it is not quite clear why. They give the impression that they are killing time while waiting for a job that everyone needs for different reasons. Are they actors looking for a role?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  26. El examinador (2005)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  27. Night Express (2003)

    An extremely patient man shares a sleeping car on a overnight express train with a complete hypochondriac. Anxious for his berth mate to reveal any habits which might disturb his delicate sleep, the neurotic man subjects the other to an absurd interrogation.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  28. Harry Grows Up (2012)

    New York is a tough place to find love. Especially for an 18-month-old living on his own.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  29. Little Fish (2017)

    Alice tries to find a way to help her sick fish, while simultaneously finding herself." Little Fish is a film about letting go of childhood when you feel that you should, rather than when other people want you to.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  30. Um Mundo Catita (2007)

    The burlesque and nonsensical biography of a singer, bohemian and broke, who falls in love with his sexy dentist who is already the fiancée of a well-off executive. The adventures and misadventures of the singer in this wonderful new world are told with tongue-in-cheek and several adult situations.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Jason Manford: Live at the Manchester Apollo?

The closest matches to Jason Manford: Live at the Manchester Apollo are Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008), Ricky Gervais: SuperNature (2022) and Adam Sandler: Love You (2024). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Jason Manford: Live at the Manchester Apollo?

Start with Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008), the closest match to Jason Manford: Live at the Manchester Apollo.

What is the highest-rated movie like Jason Manford: Live at the Manchester Apollo?

Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010), rated 7.8/10 by 321 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Jason Manford: Live at the Manchester Apollo?

Adam Sandler: Love You (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Jason Manford: Live at the Manchester Apollo?

Yes: Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008), Ricky Gervais: SuperNature (2022) and Adam Sandler: Love You (2024).

How are movies similar to Jason Manford: Live at the Manchester Apollo chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Jason Manford: Live at the Manchester Apollo, 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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