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Movies like Music Made Simple (1938)

The best movies like Music Made Simple (1938) are Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal (2020), Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 (2010) and Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020). If Music Made Simple 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. Jimmy 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

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  2. Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 (2010)

    The comic performs at the Chicago Theatre.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  3. 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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  4. The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)

    The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  5. Gabriel Iglesias: Hot and Fluffy (2007)

    Gabriel Iglesias is one of the fastest-rising comics today! With his unique brand of humor, lovable stage presence and wide range of voices and impressions, it's no wonder that he already has a huge fan following. Now you can see Comedy Central's "Comic of the Year" in his sold-out performance at the historic Fox Theatre in Bakersfield, California!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  6. Kevin 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

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  7. Much Ado About Nothing (2013)

    A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  8. Adventures in Public School (2018)

    A socially-awkward, home-schooled kid forces his way into public school against his suffocating, but loving, mother's wishes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  9. Louis 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

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  10. A Song Is Born (1948)

    The story of seven scholars in search of an expert to teach them about swing music. They seem to have found the perfect candidate in winsome nightclub singer Honey Swanson. But Honey's gangster boyfriend doesn't want to give her up.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  11. Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)

    When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  12. 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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  13. Mr. Bones (2001)

    A medicine man is sent looking for the son of his tribal king, and brings back an American golfer and a host of goons intent on keeping him in the golf tournament.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  14. Jerry 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

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  15. Whitney 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

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  16. Godspell (1973)

    In modern-day New York City, John the Baptist calls out to a group of young men and women to learn from the teachings of Jesus. Through song and dance, they relive Christ's crucifixion.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  17. Jim Jefferies: Freedumb (2016)

    Returning for a second Netflix comedy special, Jim Jefferies unleashes his famously ferocious black humor to a packed house in Nashville, Tennessee.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  18. A Day at the Races (1937)

    Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's sanitarium by winning a big race with a finicky horse owned by Judy's boyfriend Gil. There are a few problems. Hackenbush, who was recently put in charge of the sanitarium, isn't really a doctor, he's a veterinarian.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  19. Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave (2020)

    It’s summer again, and everyone’s favorite Junior Rescuers, The Flounders, are back at Tower 2. With the International Junior Rescue Championships headed to Southern California, the eyes of the entire planet are on Malibu Beach. But when Team USA falls victim to a bout of food poisoning, it’s up to Tyler, Dylan, Eric, Lizzie and Gina to represent their country in the world's most extreme lifeguard challenge!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  20. Hollywood or Bust (1956)

    The last movie with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin together, is a satire of the life in Hollywood. Steve Wiley is a deceiver who cheats Malcolm Smith when he wins a car, claiming that he won it too. Trying to steal the car, Steve tells Malcolm that he lives in Hollywood, next to Anita Ekberg's. When Malcom hears that, they both set out for Hollywood and the adventure begins...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Music Made Simple?

The closest matches to Music Made Simple are Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal (2020), Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 (2010) and Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Music Made Simple?

Start with Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal (2020), the closest match to Music Made Simple.

What is the highest-rated movie like Music Made Simple?

Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010), rated 7.8/10 by 321 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Music Made Simple?

Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave (2020) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Music Made Simple?

Yes: Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal (2020), Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 (2010) and Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020).

How are movies similar to Music Made Simple chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Music Made Simple, 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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