Movies like Harith Iskander: I Told You So (2018)
The best movies like Harith Iskander: I Told You So (2018) are Kavin Jay: Everybody Calm Down! (2018), Simon Amstell: Set Free (2019) and Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King (2017). If Harith Iskander: I Told You So hooked you with its comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedJohn Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018)7.9/10 from 259 votes
- NewestRonny Chieng: Love to Hate It (2024)Released 2024
Kavin Jay: Everybody Calm Down! (2018)
On a mission to defy stereotypes, Malaysian stand-up comedian Kavin Jay shares stories about growing up in the VHS era with his Singapore audience.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Simon Amstell: Set Free (2019)
Honest, introspective comic Simon Amstell digs deep and delivers a uniquely vulnerable stand-up set on love, ego, intimacy and ayahuasca.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King (2017)
Comic Hasan Minhaj of "The Daily Show" shares personal stories about racism, immigrant parents, prom night horrors and more in this stand-up special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLoyiso Gola: Unlearning (2021)
South African comedian Loyiso Gola serves up filter-free humor as he riffs about race, identity, politics, and a school prank gone embarrassingly wrong!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Michael McIntyre: Showman (2020)
Charming comic Michael McIntyre talks family, technology, sharks, accents and the time he confused himself for a world leader in this stand-up special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Hasan Minhaj: Off with His Head (2024)
Hasan Minhaj delivers an unapologetic stand-up set about midlife identity struggles, race relations, political divides — and that fact-checking scandal.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Nikki Glaser: Bangin' (2019)
Nikki Glaser bares all in a blistering stand-up special about sex, sobriety and getting over her own insecurities. And she won't spare you the details.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTig Notaro: Happy to Be Here (2018)
Comedian Tig Notaro unleashes her inner prankster in a playful stand-up special packed with funny anecdotes, parenting confessions and more.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBill Burr: Paper Tiger (2019)
Comedian Bill Burr talks male feminists, outrage culture, robot sex, and cultural appropriation in this standup comedy special shot in London.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAnubhav Singh Bassi: Bas Kar Bassi (2023)
Fresh out of national law university, Bassi arrives in Delhi as a young lawyer with dreams, ambition and friends. All he needs is some perspective and a lot of money but timing and bosses keep getting in his way. He relates the story of his odyssey with defining career decisions and celebrations of wins and losses, in the midst of the incredible comedy that has been his life.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jo Koy: Comin' in Hot (2019)
Comedian Jo Koy takes center stage in Hawaii and shares his honest take on island life, ethnicity, fatherhood and more.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Tom Segura: Ball Hog (2020)
Tom Segura scores laughs with uncomfortably candid stories about mothers, fathers, following your dreams — and other things you'd rather not think about.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · 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: Fans watch both · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisHasan Minhaj: The King's Jester (2022)
Filmed at the historic Brooklyn Academy of Music, Hasan Minhaj returns to Netflix with his second stand-up comedy special Hasan Minhaj: The King's Jester. In this hilarious performance, Hasan shares his thoughts on fertility, fatherhood, and freedom of speech.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDavid Spade: Nothing Personal (2022)
David Spade riffs on the humiliations of doctor visits, lemur season in paradise, falling for clickbait and the one selfie he can never get right.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Biswa Kalyan Rath: Biswa Mast Aadmi (2017)
Biswa Mast Aadmi is a stand-up comedy show by Biswa Kalyan Rath, where he cracks jokes on topics. It's funny to the audience and they laugh, thus creating sound. This, in turn, encourages Biswa to crack more jokes, so he cracks more jokes on more topics.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America! (2019)
Comedian Ronny Chieng shares his unapologetic perspective about his journey to America, and what he thinks really makes America great.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisVir Das: Losing It (2018)
The world's got a lot of problems, but Vir Das has a lot of answers as he discusses travel, religion, his childhood and more in this stand-up special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Ahir Shah: Dots (2021)
British comedian Ahir Shah mixes philosophical inquiry, personal examination, and sweet gags in his first ever stand-up special, exploring identity, faith, family, and the desire for certainty in uncertain times.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Ronny Chieng: Love to Hate It (2024)
Ronny Chieng unpacks fertility treatment fiascoes, the dark side of men's self-help and scam-sensitive parents.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
London Hughes: To Catch A D*ck (2020)
London Hughes, the sauciest comedian to come out of the UK, takes us on a brilliant and bold tour of her d*ck catching history.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Ali Wong: Baby Cobra (2016)
Ali Wong might be seven-months pregnant, but there’s not a fetus in the world that can stop this acerbic and savage train of comedy from delivering a masterful hour of stand-up.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHannah 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 thisJack Whitehall: I'm Only Joking (2020)
Jack Whitehall hits the stage with hilarious tales about happy couples, life in hotels, human stupidity and his well-traveled father.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTaylor Tomlinson: Have It All (2024)
Can Taylor Tomlinson have it all? From dating woes to dream jobs to inventive dirty talk, she shares life's ups and downs in this stand-up comedy special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRicky Gervais Live: Animals (2003)
Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisChris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008)
An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisIliza Shlesinger: War Paint (2013)
Her innocent appearance is just a cover for Last Comic Standing winner Iliza Shlesinger's acerbic, stream-of-conscious comedy that she unleashes on an unsuspecting audience in her hometown of Dallas in "War Paint," her first stand-up special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKevin 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAziz Ansari: Buried Alive (2013)
Standup comedian Aziz Ansari ("Parks and Recreation") headlines his third standup special, where he shares his uniquely hilarious perspective on fears of adulthood, babies, marriage, and more. Ansari's look at life on the cusp of 30 years old is smart, unfiltered, and hysterical.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Harith Iskander: I Told You So?
The closest matches to Harith Iskander: I Told You So are Kavin Jay: Everybody Calm Down! (2018), Simon Amstell: Set Free (2019) and Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King (2017). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Harith Iskander: I Told You So?
People who watched Harith Iskander: I Told You So most often go on to Kavin Jay: Everybody Calm Down! (2018), Simon Amstell: Set Free (2019) and Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King (2017).
What is the highest-rated movie like Harith Iskander: I Told You So?
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018), rated 7.9/10 by 259 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Harith Iskander: I Told You So?
Ronny Chieng: Love to Hate It (2024) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Harith Iskander: I Told You So?
Yes: Kavin Jay: Everybody Calm Down! (2018), Simon Amstell: Set Free (2019) and Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King (2017).
How are movies similar to Harith Iskander: I Told You So chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Harith Iskander: I Told You So, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.