Movies like Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate (2015)
The best movies like Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate (2015) are Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame (2017), Jim Norton: Please Be Offended (2012) and Jim Norton: American Degenerate (2013). If Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate hooked you with its comedy and tv movie, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedHannah Gadsby: Nanette (2018)7.9/10 from 310 votes
- NewestKill Tony: Once Upon a Time in Texas (2026)Released 2026
Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame (2017)
Fedoras, mom's underpants, and puppy love all make Jim Norton's s**t list in 'Mouthful of Shame'.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJim Norton: Please Be Offended (2012)
Caustic comedian and best-selling author Jim Norton pulls no punches in his first EPIX comedy special, going after jaw-dropping laughs not intended for the faint of heart. Among his targets: the national hypersensitivity epidemic - leading celebrities, talking heads and regular Joes alike to get offended by just about anything. Norton's got a message for those people, and it's in the title.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jim Norton: American Degenerate (2013)
In the follow-up to his first EPIX comedy special Please Be Offended, caustic comedian Jim Norton continues to push every hot button he can find... all in the name of a good laugh, of course. With his trademark self-deprecating brand of humor, Norton outrageously covers a wide range of topics that somehow all lead back to sex.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe (2012)
Funnyman Jim Gaffigan offers up his unique take on everything from Disney World to overweight whales in this live show from Washington, D.C.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJoe Rogan: Strange Times (2018)
Outspoken as ever, comedian Joe Rogan takes on politics, pro wrestling, pot laws, cats, vegans and much more in a stand-up special shot in Boston.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJeff Dunham: Me the People (2022)
Jeff Dunham is joined on stage by Walter, Bubba J, Peanut and Url to talk politics, relationships, cancel culture, and more in Washington, D.C.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Steven Wright: When the Leaves Blow Away (2006)
Dry, wry and hilariously deadpan, Steven Wright unleashes a torrent of ironic and hysterical thought-provoking one-liners in the quirky stand-up style that has become his trademark. From Toronto's historic Elgin Theater, this Oscar-winning comedian keeps an adoring audience in stitches with random observations on everything from baby monitors as a form of wiretapping to his addiction to placebos.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Ali Siddiq: The Domino Effect (2022)
The 49-years-old’s second comedy special, which follows his 2018 Comedy Central presented debut, Ali Siddiq: It’s Bigger Than These Bars, was filmed in front of a sold-out hometown crowd. In the new special, Siddiq tells hilarious true stories of growing up in Houston that include living with his hustling father that got him into illegal hustling because he wanted to buy a tracksuit that, inevitably, landed him in prison for six years.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jen 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: 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 Norton: Monster Rain (2007)
Jim Norton is back on HBO and holds nothing back in this 60-minute concert performed in front of a live audience at The Lincoln Theater in Washington DC. Norton, known for his straight up comedy that sometimes crosses lines no other comedians dare to cross, gives his hilarious perspectives on contemporary issues, dating, celebrities, prostitutes and much more.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jeff Dunham: All Over the Map (2014)
Jeff Dunham and his iconic creations, Achmed, Walter, Peanut, and Bubba J. have embarked on an unprecedented world tour through five continents, logging almost 100,000 miles and starring in arenas where few American comedians have dared to perform. Tell the wrong joke in Singapore or United Arab Emirates and risk being handcuffed before you ever leave the stage. Bring Achmed the Dead Terrorist on stage in Malaysia after a government warning forbidding his presence, and you may never leave Kuala Lumpur. While Dunham crafts pop culture references that can excite a local audience upon entering each country, Jeff shows that humor is truly universal. Most of the time.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Kevin Smith: Burn in Hell (2012)
In this hour and a half special, writer/director/comedian/podcaster Kevin Smith conducts a riotous and outrageous Q&A session about the aftermath of his latest film, Red State. Topics include such misadventures as his pissing off the entire movie blogger community at the Sundance Film Festival and being followed around the country by the highly devout, and highly angered, Phelps Family.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Todd Barry: Spicy Honey (2017)
With bone-dry wit, stand-up comic Todd Barry dissects texting emergencies, Hitler's taste in wine, pricey soap, cheap pizza and much more.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jessica 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
Hannah Gadsby: Nanette (2018)
The Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby is taking an anti-comedy stance in her newest special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisJeff Dunham: I'm with Cupid (2024)
If you hate Valentine’s Day, you’re REALLY going to hate this special…Watch it with someone you love! Or alone… Or with someone you hate… With a beer.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Chris Porter: Ugly and Angry (2014)
In this stand-up special filmed in Kansas City, comedian Chris Porter, an ex-finalist on "Last Comic Standing," delivers his takes on drugs, growing old, women's fashion and his love for Taco Bell.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Anthony Jeselnik: Caligula (2013)
Anthony Jeselnik brings his signature dark and twisted point of view to this special. He holds nothing back, routinely saying things most wouldn't ever dare. Anthony is not for the easily offended or humorless.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Ilana Glazer: The Planet Is Burning (2020)
Ilana Glazer: The Planet is Burning features Ilana's thoughts on homophobes and Nazis, how crappy women's razors are, and what a joke the patriarchy is.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Ron Funches: Giggle Fit (2019)
Ron Funches makes a dramatic wrestling-inspired entrance before hitting the stage for an hour that demonstrates his unique style accentuating the positive about a wide range of things he loves and enjoys: vision boarding, losing weight, parenting his autistic son, TV, and wrestling.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Misery Loves Comedy (2015)
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 thisKill Tony: Once Upon a Time in Texas (2026)
One minute. One mic. No mercy. Tony Hinchcliffe and a panel of famous guests put up-and-coming comedians to the test at a relentless Austin showcase.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Rory Scovel: Religion, Sex and a Few Things In Between (2024)
Rory Scovel takes the stage at Minneapolis’ Goodale Theater to offer his observations on such disparate subjects as religion, sex, mushrooms, vaccines, parenting an eight-year-old, and much more in this standup special. The South Carolina native interweaves improvised moments with meta-commentary on the subtle art of stand-up as he riffs on some of the most awkward aspects of seemingly taboo yet universal topics – all with a dose of his amiable southern charm.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy: We've Been Thinking (2016)
Comedians Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy bring their distinctive brand of humor to a packed crowd in Minneapolis.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
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
Worth the HypeMovies 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: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisJim Gaffigan: Quality Time (2019)
Comedian Jim Gaffigan performs live at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDave Chappelle: The Closer (2021)
As he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight — and get a few things off his chest.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like this
Like Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate and something else?
Blend two favourites and we’ll find the films in between.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate?
The closest matches to Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate are Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame (2017), Jim Norton: Please Be Offended (2012) and Jim Norton: American Degenerate (2013). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate?
People who watched Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate most often go on to Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame (2017), Jim Norton: Please Be Offended (2012) and Jim Norton: American Degenerate (2013).
What is the highest-rated movie like Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate?
Hannah Gadsby: Nanette (2018), rated 7.9/10 by 310 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate?
Kill Tony: Once Upon a Time in Texas (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate?
Yes: Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame (2017), Jim Norton: Please Be Offended (2012) and Jim Norton: American Degenerate (2013).
How are movies similar to Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.