Movies like Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found (2005)
The best movies like Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found (2005) are Kevin Hart: Irresponsible (2019), Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny (2010) and 6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park (2011). If Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found hooked you with its documentary and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedExtreme Movie (2008)4.3/10 from 213 votes
- NewestAm I Racist? (2024)Released 2024
Kevin Hart: Irresponsible (2019)
Stand-up comedian Kevin Hart talks about his family, travel and a year full of reckless behavior in front of a live sold-out crowd in London.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKevin Hart: Seriously Funny (2010)
Fresh off the heels of appearing in movies like Superhero Movie and The 40 Year-Old Virgin, fast-talking comedian Kevin Hart stars in his second live stand-up performance in Cleveland, Ohio, where he makes fun of everything and everybody - especially himself.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like this6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park (2011)
Viewers will get a look at Parker and Stone's thought process as they approach a new episode and the 24/7 grind they subject themselves to each time the show is in production. The documentary also includes in-depth interviews with Parker and Stone about their working partnership and reflections on highlights from their careers.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies 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: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJerry Before Seinfeld (2017)
Jerry Seinfeld returns to the club that gave him his start in the 1970s, mixing iconic jokes with stories from his childhood and early days in comedy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisToo Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show (2017)
It had all the makings of a huge television success: a white-hot comic at the helm, a coveted primetime slot, and a pantheon of future comedy legends in the cast and crew. So why did The Dana Carvey Show—with a writers room and cast including then unknowns Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Louis C.K., Robert Smigel, Charlie Kaufman, and more— crash and burn so spectacularly? TOO FUNNY TO FAIL tells the hilarious true story of a crew of genius misfits who set out to make comedy history… and succeeded in a way they never intended.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisAmerican Pie: Revealed (2004)
Documentary about the making of American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003).
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAn Evening with Kevin Smith (2002)
Kevin Smith interacts in Q&A sessions throughout various college stops in the USA.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMarvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014)
A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAdele One Night Only (2021)
A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey from her rose garden, in Adele’s first televised wide-ranging conversation.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAmerican: The Bill Hicks Story (2010)
American: The Bill Hicks Story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian Bill Hicks.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAm I Racist? (2024)
Matt Walsh goes deep undercover in the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prepare to be shocked by how far race hustlers will go and how much further Matt Walsh will go to expose the grift, uncovering absurdities that will leave you laughing.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDavid Bowie: The Last Five Years (2017)
In the last five years of his life, David Bowie ended nearly a decade of silence to engage in an extraordinary burst of activity, producing two groundbreaking albums and a musical. David Bowie: The Last Five Years explores this unexpected end to a remarkable career. Made with remarkable access, Francis Whately’s documentary is a revelatory follow-up to his acclaimed 2013 documentary David Bowie: Five Years, which chronicled Bowie’s golden ‘70s and early-‘80s period.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Great Buster: A Celebration (2018)
A celebration of the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians—Buster Keaton—whose singular style and fertile output during the silent era created his legacy as a true cinematic visionary.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAnd the Oscar Goes To... (2014)
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy itself, which began in 1927 when Louis B. Mayer, then head of MGM, led other prominent members of the industry in forming this professional honorary organization. Two years later the Academy began bestowing awards, which were nicknamed "Oscar," and quickly came to represent the pinnacle of cinematic achievement.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAnimals Are Beautiful People (1974)
Animals Are Beautiful People (also called Beautiful People) is a 1974 South African nature documentary written, produced, directed, filmed and edited by Jamie Uys, about the wildlife in Southern Africa, presented with comedic elements. It was filmed in the Namib Desert, the Kalahari Desert and at the Okavango River and Okavango Delta. It was the recipient of the 1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Documentary Film. The film, a critical and commercial success, was independently made by Uys, also known for his later African comedy The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980).
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)
Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where he orchestrated a mass suicide via tainted punch.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTitanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron (2017)
For the 20th anniversary of "Titanic," James Cameron reopens the file on the disaster.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Making of Star Wars (1977)
Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAlone in the Wilderness (2004)
Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Using color footage he shot himself, Proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. The documentary covers his first year in-country, showing his day-to-day activities and the passing of the seasons as he sought to scratch out a living alone in the wilderness.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisAll Commercials... A Steve Martin Special (1980)
Steve Martin's third NBC special serves as a salute to 1970s television commercials. Taking shots at everything from "Suzy Chapstick" to Palmolive to advertising agencies, this special showcased Martin's genius for physical comedy.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & documentary
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981)
Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live. It was broadcast live from Studio 8H, produced by Lorne Michaels and featured some original cast members of the show.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & documentary
Saturday Night Live: Christmas (1999)
Join the epic "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" cast of Saturday Night Live regulars in a hilarious compilation of the best holiday moments from the show's Christmas specials. Some of the highlights include "Martha Stewart's Topless Christmas Special," "The Lost Ending to It's a Wonderful Life," "The Night Hannukah Harry Saved Christmas," "Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood on Christmas" and, of course, the Church Lady's drum solo.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
An SNL Valentine (2015)
An SNL Valentine is a primetime special that features a variety of Saturday Night Live sketches, themed towards Valentine's Day.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Smosh LIVE (2016)
The very first Smosh live stream with sketches and challenges performed live by Ian, Anthony, Olivia, Noah, Courtney, Keith, and Shayne.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
The Strolling '20s (1966)
Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier travel down memory lane to see what life was like back in the 1920s. Harry Belafonte introduces this musical, written by poet and playwright Langston Hughes, which pays tribute to Harlem in the 1920's. Sidney Poitier provides commentary on the era throughout the program, and George Kirby and Nipsey Russell portray various Harlem characters. Program highlights include: Gloria Lynne singing "Good Ol' Wagon"; Brownie McGhee singing "Let the Deal Go Down"; Diahann Carroll singing "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out"; Sammy Davis, Jr., singing and tap dancing to "Doin' the New Low Down"; Joe Williams singing "Nobody Knows the Way I Feel This Morning"; and Duke Ellington performing "Sophisticated Lady" with a sextet.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Bob Goldthwait: Don't Watch This Show (1986)
Bob Goldthwait presents his brand of insanity, featuring stand-up comedy, skits, TV parodies, and gags.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Extreme Movie (2008)
A sketch comedy movie about the joys and embarrassments of teen sex. But mostly the embarrassments.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisBarbecue Death Squad From Hell (1986)
Lydia Lunch and Penn & Teller jazz up the Jenkins' family picnic home movie, turning it into a backyard SOV slasher.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2003)
The best of Chris Farley's wildly funny SNL performances, including van-dwelling motivational speaker Matt Foley, an aspiring Chippendales dancer, the bashful host of The Chris Farley Show, and more.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found?
The closest matches to Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found are Kevin Hart: Irresponsible (2019), Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny (2010) and 6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park (2011). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found?
Start with Kevin Hart: Irresponsible (2019), the closest match to Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found.
What is the highest-rated movie like Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found?
Extreme Movie (2008), rated 4.3/10 by 213 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found?
Am I Racist? (2024) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found?
Yes: Kevin Hart: Irresponsible (2019), Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny (2010) and 6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park (2011).
How are movies similar to Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.