Movies like Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer (1993)
The best movies like Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer (1993) are Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020), Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain (2011) and Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid (2019). If Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer hooked you with its comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedLouis C.K.: Hilarious (2010)7.8/10 from 321 votes
- NewestBig Jay Oakerson: They (2025)Released 2025
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: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKevin 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNate 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJerry 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
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 thisZach 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAziz Ansari: Buried Alive (2013)
Standup comedian Aziz Ansari ("Parks and Recreation") headlines his third standup special, where he shares his uniquely hilarious perspective on fears of adulthood, babies, marriage, and more. Ansari's look at life on the cusp of 30 years old is smart, unfiltered, and hysterical.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWhitney 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLouis 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJimmy O. Yang: Good Deal (2020)
In his debut standup special, Good Deal, Jimmy will tell you all about his take on Asian representation, how he learned to speak English from rap videos, dating tall women, and pursuing his dreams only to disappoint his old school Chinese parents. From assimilation to representation, Jimmy O. Yang delivers an absolutely hilarious hour of comedy in Good Deal.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLouis 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDave Chappelle: The Age of Spin (2017)
Comedy icon Dave Chappelle makes his triumphant return to the screen with a pair of blistering, fresh stand-up specials. Filmed at The Palladium in Los Angeles, California, in March 2016.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSaturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (2002)
The best skits from Will Ferrell's days on Saturday Night Live 1995-2002
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRicky Gervais: Out of England 2 (2010)
The comic performs at the Chicago Theatre.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJen Kirkman: I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine) (2015)
Jen Kirkman's Netflix produced stand-up special as performed at the North Door in Austin, Texas.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisComedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber (2015)
Several roasters, and the master himself Kevin Hart, make fun of Justin Bieber.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDave Chappelle: The Bird Revelation (2017)
Comedy juggernaut Dave Chappelle's fourth Netflix Special, taped on November 20th, 2017 at Los Angeles' Comedy Store.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisIliza Shlesinger: Freezing Hot (2015)
Smart and brazen comedian Iliza Shlesinger shares her unflinchingly honest observations on the differences between men and women. Filled with hashtag-able catch phrases, this is a laugh-out-loud revelation exposing some of women’s best kept - and ugliest - secrets, including truths about first date attire, fantasy break-ups and the tireless pursuit of not being cold while still looking hot.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDave Chappelle: Deep in the Heart of Texas (2017)
Comedy icon Dave Chappelle makes his triumphant return to the screen with a pair of blistering, fresh stand-up specials. Filmed at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas, in April 2015.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAmy 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
SnoozefestMovies like thisAhir Shah: Dots (2021)
British comedian Ahir Shah mixes philosophical inquiry, personal examination, and sweet gags in his first ever stand-up special, exploring identity, faith, family, and the desire for certainty in uncertain times.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Mick Øgendahl: Micktrix (2003)
Micktrix is a one-man show by stand-up comedian Mick Øgendahl from 2000.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Big Jay Oakerson: They (2025)
Part 2 of Big Jay Oakerson’s two-part crowd work comedy special, filmed live in Denver at Comedy Works.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Christoffer Nyqvist - För all del (2025)
Comedian Christoffer Nyqvist was seventeen when he started stand-up and has developed his very specific style over the years. He has been praised for his smart and subtle humor and has gained a large audience on stages and screens around the country. "For all intents and purposes" is his first solo performance. Recorded at Södra Teatern in Stockholm December 2024.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Marc Maron: From Bleak to Dark (2023)
Over the course of a hilarious and deeply personal hour, Maron explores such universal topics as getting older, antisemitism and faith, and the superiority of having cats over children – especially during the pandemic.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Jim Jefferies: High n' Dry (2023)
No topic is off limits for Jim Jefferies as he muses on stoned koalas, his dad’s vasectomy confusion and choosing between his hair and his sex drive.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGeorge Lopez: Why You Crying? (2005)
Stand-up comic George Lopez uses his childhood experiences growing up Latino in the San Fernando Valley as a platform for nonstop humor. The funnyman takes you on a liberating journey as he hysterically dissects his life growing up in Los Angeles. Reminiscing about the unique quirks in Mexican culture, George tackles such topics as family relationships, insecurities, sexuality, drinking and language.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Ron White: They Call Me Tater Salad (2004)
Ron White does an hour long standup routine about his life, things that bother him, and other thoughts.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Pieter Derks: Zo Goed Als Nieuw (2016)
Registration of the seventh solo show by the Dutch comedian Pieter Derks.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer?
The closest matches to Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer are Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020), Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain (2011) and Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid (2019). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer?
Start with Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020), the closest match to Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer.
What is the highest-rated movie like Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer?
Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010), rated 7.8/10 by 321 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer?
Big Jay Oakerson: They (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer?
Yes: Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020), Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain (2011) and Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid (2019).
How are movies similar to Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.