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Movies like Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show (2009)

The best movies like Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show (2009) are Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (2018), Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain (2011) and Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025). If Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show hooked you with its comedy, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (2018)

    In her first special since 2003, Ellen revisits her road to stardom and details the heartfelt -- and hilarious -- lessons she's learned along the way.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  2. 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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  3. Bill 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

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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

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  7. 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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  8. Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles (2013)

    In her first-ever HBO solo special, Sarah Silverman takes the stage for an evening of adults-only stand-up comedy. Taped live in front of an intimate audience of 39 fans at Largo, a music and comedy club in Los Angeles, Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles features Silverman taking aim at such subjects as cell-phone porn, crazy religions, specialty deodorants, terrible roommates, eyebrow waxing, her 19-year-old dog, Obama and Republicans, having babies, Pixar movies, the miracle of existence, and more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  9. Hasan Minhaj: The King's Jester (2022)

    Filmed at the historic Brooklyn Academy of Music, Hasan Minhaj returns to Netflix with his second stand-up comedy special Hasan Minhaj: The King's Jester. In this hilarious performance, Hasan shares his thoughts on fertility, fatherhood, and freedom of speech.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  10. Wanda Sykes: Not Normal (2019)

    Wanda Sykes tackles politics, reality TV, racism and the secret she'd take to the grave in this rollicking, no-holds-barred stand-up special.

    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. Ricky 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

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  13. Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics (2004)

    A year after Animals, Ricky Gervais comes back with his second stand up comedy tour: Politics.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  14. Marc Maron: Thinky Pain (2013)

    Marc Maron returns to his old stomping grounds for an intimate special in which he takes stock of himself. More than ever, Maron is raw and hilariously honest as he dissects his own neuroses and self-loathing while providing outrageous anecdotes from his personal life, in which he starts to realize the hurt isn't real, it's just "Thinky Pain."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  15. 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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  16. 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: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  17. Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die (2024)

    Comedian and actress Nikki Glaser is back in her second HBO special, diving into a wide range of topics including why she doesn't want kids, the harsh realities of aging, her sexual fantasies and more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  18. Chris Rock: Never Scared (2004)

    Chris Rock, the three-time Emmy Award-winner, comedian, actor, and host of HBO's acclaimed The Chris Show, stars in his fourth solo stand-up special for HBO, Chris Rock: Never Scared. Featuring his unique, insightful, and hilarious views on a host of social, political and, celebrity issues, Rock confirms his stature as the leading comic of our time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  19. John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019)

    John Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety special.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  20. Psych 2: Lassie Come Home (2020)

    After Santa Barbara Police Chief Carlton Lassiter is ambushed and left for dead, Shawn and Gus return to help him and find themselves embroiled in a case involving the personal, the professional – and even the supernatural.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show?

The closest matches to Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show are Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (2018), Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain (2011) and Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show?

Start with Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (2018), the closest match to Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show.

What is the highest-rated movie like Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show?

Louis C.K.: Oh My God (2013), rated 7.6/10 by 229 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show?

Ricky Gervais: Mortality (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show?

Yes: Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (2018), Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain (2011) and Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025).

How are movies similar to Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show, 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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