Movies like Marc Maron: Too Real (2017)
The best movies like Marc Maron: Too Real (2017) are Marc Maron: Thinky Pain (2013), Marc Maron: End Times Fun (2020) and Marc Maron: More Later (2015). If Marc Maron: Too Real hooked you with its comedy and tv movie, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- Highest ratedJohn Mulaney: New in Town (2012)8.0/10 from 212 votes
- NewestJeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You (2026)Released 2026
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: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMarc Maron: End Times Fun (2020)
Marc Maron wades through a swamp of vitamin hustlers, evangelicals and grown male nerd children, culminating in a gleefully filthy end-times fantasy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMarc Maron: More Later (2015)
Filmed at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, Marc Maron: More Later captures Maron as he dishes out compelling, raw, and wildly honest stand-up. In this brand new special, Maron tackles religion, relationships, rage, Skype sex and ice cream among other topics in the sheerly authentic way that only he can.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Marc Maron: From Bleak to Dark (2023)
Over the course of a hilarious and deeply personal hour, Maron explores such universal topics as getting older, antisemitism and faith, and the superiority of having cats over children – especially during the pandemic.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Marc Maron: Panicked (2025)
Comedian and podcaster Marc Maron offers up his nuanced perspective on our increasingly uncertain world.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special (2025)
Matteo Lane shares stories from his life, travels and family - like chatting with a friend over brunch.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Josh Johnson: Symphony (2026)
In his first HBO comedy special, comedian Josh Johnson debuts original material about our shared experiences as humans – tackling topics like family, religion, and relationships through his unique point of view and signature creativity.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
John 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: Fans watch both · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisRamy Youssef: Feelings (2019)
In his first HBO stand-up comedy special, Ramy Youssef shares candid anecdotes about his life as an Egyptian-American comedian, writer, actor and director.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin'? (2017)
Incisive comic Jen Kirkman gets real about women's bodies, the value of alone time and an Italian private tour guide who may have been a ghost.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Mike Birbiglia: The New One (2019)
Comedian Mike Birbiglia hits Broadway with a hilarious yet profound one-man show that recounts his emotional and physical journey to parenthood.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel (2022)
Features Jerrod Carmichael in a standup comedy show at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Ramy Youssef: In Love (2026)
In his third HBO special, Ramy Youssef approaches a vast spectrum of personal topics, including marriage, AI, and being a dog parent.
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Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts (2025)
After nearly a decade away, Kumail Nanjiani returns to Chicago, where he got his start in standup, in a new special that tackles anxiety, the perils of buying drugs pre-legalization, and most importantly, cat medication.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jerrod Carmichael: Love at the Store (2014)
Rising comedy star Jerrod Carmichael takes to the stage of The Comedy Store in Hollywood, CA where he comically subverts such subjects as poverty, wealth, crime and race and presents his unique take on national tragedies, female empowerment, and more.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jerrod Carmichael: Don't Be Gay (2025)
Jerrod Carmichael returns to the stage for his fourth HBO stand-up special.
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Louis C.K. 2017 (2017)
Louis C.K. muses on religion, eternal love, giving dogs drugs, email fights, teachers and more in a live performance from Washington, D.C.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisJeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You (2026)
Jeff Arcuri's rapid-fire wit is nonstop as he balances outrageous jokes with heartfelt reflections on making his wife laugh during her cancer journey.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jerrod Carmichael: 8 (2017)
Performing in the round and engaging audience members during his act, Carmichael addresses a wide range of subjects, including Trump’s victory, climate change, supporting the troops, animal rights, being a good boyfriend and his top four fears, as well as exploring larger themes like race, politics, love and family.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life (2025)
Drugs. Marriage. Kids' parties. Mike Birbiglia reevaluates life as a son — and as a father — in this hilarious and deeply personal comedy special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Liza Treyger: Night Owl (2025)
Treyger's stand-up explores the struggles of new parenthood, venting frustrations about others' spouses, and self-deceptions around substance use.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Leanne Morgan: Unspeakable Things (2025)
Leanne Morgan discusses her rise to fame, family matters, and her one-time CBD experience.
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Mike Birbiglia: What I Should Have Said Was Nothing (2008)
Mike says, "A few years ago my therapist suggested I keep a journal of all the crazy things that were going on in my life, so that I could keep things in perspective. Around the same time audiences were demanding more material, and I realized that other people might enjoy these stories-so I started sending them out to my mailing list. Now, my Secret Public Journal has become a Comedy Central special and DVD for all the world to see. Not sure this is what my therapist had in mind."
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisCraig Ferguson: I'm So Happy (2024)
Ferguson returns to the spotlight and despite life's setbacks - his recent bout with an unknown calcified infection that plagued his eyeball, a nasty UTI, long covid, his fear of millennials, and having to tiptoe his comedy around foreign accents and his wife - Craig Ferguson is still so happy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015)
Armed with boyish charm and a sharp wit, the former "SNL" writer offers sly takes on marriage, his beef with babies and the time he met Bill Clinton.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBryan Callen: Never Grow Up (2016)
Bryan's long-awaited stand-up special. Bryan Callen discusses his dreams as a boy, his unique upbringing and what he wishes to pass on to his children.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Craig Ferguson: I'm Here to Help (2013)
Craig Ferguson unleashes his trademark stream-of-consciousness comedy before a sold-out crowd, riffing on fatherhood, Helen of Troy and shark penises. His show's not safe for kids -- or the easily offended.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
John Mulaney: Baby J (2023)
A chaotic intervention. An action-packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJohn Mulaney: New in Town (2012)
Stand-up comedian John Mulaney tackles such red-hot topics as quicksand, Motown singers and an elderly man he once met in a bathroom.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMae Martin: SAP (2023)
From a mythical moose encounter to the gender spectrum in "Beauty and the Beast," Mae Martin reflects on a world off its axis in this comedy special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Marc Maron: Too Real?
The closest matches to Marc Maron: Too Real are Marc Maron: Thinky Pain (2013), Marc Maron: End Times Fun (2020) and Marc Maron: More Later (2015). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Marc Maron: Too Real?
People who watched Marc Maron: Too Real most often go on to Marc Maron: Thinky Pain (2013), Marc Maron: End Times Fun (2020) and Marc Maron: More Later (2015).
What is the highest-rated movie like Marc Maron: Too Real?
John Mulaney: New in Town (2012), rated 8.0/10 by 212 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Marc Maron: Too Real?
Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Marc Maron: Too Real?
Yes: Marc Maron: Thinky Pain (2013), Marc Maron: End Times Fun (2020) and Marc Maron: More Later (2015).
How are movies similar to Marc Maron: Too Real chosen?
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