Movies like Daniel Tosh: People Pleaser (2016)
The best movies like Daniel Tosh: People Pleaser (2016) are Daniel Tosh: Completely Serious (2007), Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts (2011) and Gianmarco Soresi: Thief of Joy (2025). If Daniel Tosh: People Pleaser hooked you with its comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedDave Chappelle: The Age of Spin (2017)7.6/10 from 306 votes
- NewestChris Fleming: Live at The Palace (2026)Released 2026
Daniel Tosh: Completely Serious (2007)
Fresh from his numerous appearances on late night TV and Comedy Central, cutting-edge comic Daniel Tosh brings his seriously funny brand of contemporary comedy to this riotous standup special. Like your Tosh a little raunchy? His unfiltered routine is here, along with a more family-friendly version that will have Grandma laughing, too.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDaniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts (2011)
Daniel Tosh performs in front of a live San Francisco audience in this stand-up special for Comedy Central, and touches on topics ranging from sports and pop culture, to religion and politics.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGianmarco 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
Dave Attell: Captain Miserable (2007)
Dave Attell is funnier and more outlandish than ever in his first solo HBO, special, a 60-minute concert performed in front of a live audience at The Lincoln Theater, the venerable Washington DC venue. Attell's sarcastic wit and quick-fire delivery prove why he has earned the reputation as a "comic's comic" and was dubbed one of the"25 Funniest People in America" by Entertainment Weekly. His decidedly adult brand of comedy covers everything including alcohol consumption, dating current events and celebrities, and everything else on his mind.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Zach 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: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAziz Ansari: Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening (2010)
Aziz Ansari presents his highly anticipated debut hour long stand-up special. The critically acclaimed stand-up and actor (Parks and Recreation, Funny People) discusses topics ranging from sheets with fraudulent thread counts to the chubbiness of his young cousin Harris. Also included is a special encore performance from Raaaaaaaandy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDeon Cole: Cole-Blooded Seminar (2016)
Stand-up veteran Deon Cole dazzles the crowd with his sharp jokes and easy charm in his first hour-long special. He pontificates on subjects ranging from the endless uses for plastic bags to how he knows he's aging to why we'll never have another black president. Cole's observations about race, society, and everyday life are often absurd and always intelligent.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jim Jefferies: I Swear to God (2009)
Jim Jefferies: I Swear to God: The easily offended might do best to avoid Jim Jefferies’ raunchy, rude humor (or at least imbibe the two-drink minimum beforehand), but the Australian-born comedian provides plenty of laughs for everyone else in this HBO special. In I Swear to God, Jefferies continues his patented brand of comedy that once got him punched by an audience member, discussing the idiocy of no-smoking signs, sluts vs. studs, and his father’s Holocaust jokes.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAnthony 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.
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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 thisHannibal Buress: Live From Chicago (2014)
Hannibal is back with his hour-long stand-up special, "Hannibal Buress Live From Chicago", taped at the Vic Theatre in his hometown of Chicago, IL. Buress’ latest offering features more of the signature dry wit and cool delivery we’ve come to love.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Dave Attell: Hot Cross Buns (2024)
Comedian Dave Attell unloads in this blistering stand-up special on hard seltzers, strip clubs, unsatisfying snacks and his wild trip to a petting zoo.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Ralphie May: Austin-Tatious (2008)
Voted one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch" in 2008, Ralphie May is a comedic force capable of making you laugh your balls off -- yes, even you ladies. As lovable as he is outrageous, this veteran comedy juggernaut and star of TV's "Last Comic Standing" keeps his sold-out audience at the histroric Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, in a continuous uproar with his supercharged, politically incorrect stand-up.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Bill Maher: #Adulting (2022)
Filmed at Miami’s Fillmore Theater, Bill Maher’s latest stand-up special sees the acclaimed comedian, host, and satirist take the stage for a hilarious and scathing hour of his signature commentary on the latest hot-button issues.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Hannibal Buress: Animal Furnace (2012)
Hannibal is a Chicago native, currently living in New York City where he regularly performs and lives alone with no pets. Animal Furnace was recorded in December of 2011. Hannibal's credits include writing for 30 Rock, SNL and performing in several basements of bars in NYC and Chicago. His jokes cover topics like personal stories, current events, the streets and even food.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisChris Fleming: Live at The Palace (2026)
From the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, comedian Chris Fleming bursts onto the screen with a fun and lighthearted blend of skillful storytelling and wild physicality in his first HBO stand-up special. A high-energy performer who seamlessly pivots from one everyday topic to another – from Trader Joe’s to Oreos, NPR, and dog breeds – Fleming bounds across the stage as he shares his unique takes on masculinity, conga lines, and more.
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
George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya! (2008)
It's Bad For Ya, Carlin's Emmy nominated 14th and final HBO special from March of 2008 features Carlin's noted irreverent and unapologetic observations on topics ranging from death, religion, bureaucracy, patriotism, overprotected children and big business to the pungent examinations of modern language and the decrepit state of the American culture.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisPaul Mooney: Analyzing White America (2002)
A 2002 stand-up comedy special starring comedian Paul Mooney, with Joe Inscoe, Bridget Gethis, and Kate Fleckenstein featured in sitcom-like cut scenes between Mooney's regular stand-up routine. Among the topics covered are the September 11 terrorist attacks, the "N" word, interracial marriage, Jerry Springer, and white people obsessed with wild animals to the point of being in danger or being killed.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Dan Cummins: Crazy with a Capital F (2010)
No stranger to the stand-up stage or late-night talk shows, Dan Cummins has built his rep on being crazy when it comes to his comedy, and this off-the-wall set filmed live inside the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane, Wash., doesn't disappoint.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Paul F. Tompkins: Driven to Drink (1999)
In this (mostly) one-man show, comedian Paul F. Tompkins holds forth on alcohol, pretension and Hollywood, managing to drink four full pints of Guinness over the course of the performance.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Ralphie May: Too Big to Ignore (2012)
Ralphie May proves he's TOO BIG TO IGNORE in his record breaking 4th Comedy Central Special. Voted one of Variety's 10 Comics to Watch, Ralphie May spreads his comedic wealth further than ever by tackling topics that will make you think and occasionally squirm. With no subject off limits, Ralphie dives in and reveals the hilarious quirks that infiltrate politics, race and even his family. Lovable enough to get away with anything, Ralphie continues to capture the hearts of thousands on his sold out tours and promises to make you gleefully uncomfortable.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Brian Simpson: Live from the Mothership (2024)
From embracing his inner hater to the rigid rules of masculinity, comedian Brian Simpson goes full throttle in this unfiltered stand-up special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Bill Burr: Why Do I Do This? (2008)
One of America's fastest-rising comedians, Bill Burr wields his razor-sharp wit with rare skill. In this brand-new stand-up performance, Bill takes aim at the stuff that drives us crazy, political correctness gone haywire, and girlfriends, or as he calls them: relentless psycho robots. A keenly observant social commentator, Bill Burr is also one of the funniest voices in comedy today.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRosie O'Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up (2015)
Rosie O'Donnell speaks straight from--and to--the heart in this stand-up special that delivers hilarious anecdotes about her family and details about the heart attack that changed her life. Other topics include: the headaches and joys of raising five children; her continued infatuation with Barbra Streisand; her second chance at romance; and everything in between.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Doug Stanhope: The Dying of a Last Breed (2020)
Filmed Memorial Day weekend in 2019 at the Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas (the city where he first performed stand-up comedy) Doug Stanhope goes through a dark wealth of material, uniting topics as disparate as child fatalities, hotel chain misery, and all the things you can do in Indiana.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jeff Ross Roasts America (2012)
Jeff Ross visits several cities across the country, roasting the towns and the residents in volunteer-only speed roasts. Roasting his way through cities including Seattle, Toronto, Las Vegas, Miami and Madison, Ross roasts a statue of Abe Lincoln in Washington D.C., gets roasted by John Rich in Nashville, and in Minneapolis, brings an old friend onstage to tell a very intimate story the way only Jeff Ross can.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Dave 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 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 thisMatt Rife: Natural Selection (2023)
From his problem with protection crystals to his beef with social media trolls, comedian Matt Rife holds nothing back in this rollicking stand-up special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Daniel Tosh: People Pleaser?
The closest matches to Daniel Tosh: People Pleaser are Daniel Tosh: Completely Serious (2007), Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts (2011) and Gianmarco Soresi: Thief of Joy (2025). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Daniel Tosh: People Pleaser?
People who watched Daniel Tosh: People Pleaser most often go on to Daniel Tosh: Completely Serious (2007), Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts (2011) and Gianmarco Soresi: Thief of Joy (2025).
What is the highest-rated movie like Daniel Tosh: People Pleaser?
Dave Chappelle: The Age of Spin (2017), rated 7.6/10 by 306 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Daniel Tosh: People Pleaser?
Chris Fleming: Live at The Palace (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Daniel Tosh: People Pleaser?
Yes: Daniel Tosh: Completely Serious (2007), Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts (2011) and Gianmarco Soresi: Thief of Joy (2025).
How are movies similar to Daniel Tosh: People Pleaser chosen?
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