Movies like The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition With Host Jay Leno (1991)

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

Kevin 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

Daniel 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

6 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

Jerry 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

Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008)

A behind-the-scenes mockumentary of Tropic Thunder.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & documentary

Too 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

American: 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

An 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

Am 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

American 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

The 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

This Filthy World (2006)

In this filmed version of cult film director John Waters' popular one-man show, the Pink Flamingos and A Dirty Shame director takes the stage to discuss everything from his early influences, fondest career memories, and notorious struggles against the MPAA rating system. Part endearing memoir and part hilarious lecture, This Filthy World touches on everything from the insanity of contemporary pop culture to the director's unforgettable early collaborations with inimitable Pink Flamingos star Divine.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & comedy

Animals 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

David 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

Adele 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

Marvel 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

Jonestown: 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

The 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

Alone 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

Wildlife on the Edge 2: Bears (2025)

Narrated by actor Tim Daly, the show looks at the dilemma of Black Bears living so close Los Angeles. Film features homeowners Brian and Rick who are dealing with Bears swimming in their pool; and features state Fish and Wildlife Officers.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

Roman Frayssinet : Ô delà (2026)

After venturing “Ô dedans”, the second installment of Roman Frayssinet’s trilogy of shows invites us to go “Ô delà” —to step back and observe life from a distance in order to make peace with it. It’s a new, funny, and surreal journey during which Roman Frayssinet casts his gaze upon the world in search of nuance, beauty, balance, and above all, laughter.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

Ilyes Djadel : Vrai (2026)

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

White Men Can't Jump (1992)

Two street basketball hustlers try to con each other, then team up for a bigger score.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

Contract Killer (1998)

Financially troubled, a newbie hitman reluctantly takes the job of finding the plotted killer of a Japanese tycoon.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

Bringing Down the House (2003)

Uptight lawyer Peter Sanderson wants to dive back into dating after his divorce and has a hard time meeting the right women. He tries online dating and lucks out when he starts chatting with a fellow lawyer. The two agree to meet in the flesh, but the woman he meets — an escaped African-American convict named Charlene — is not what he expected. Peter is freaked out, but Charlene tries to convince him to take her case and prove her innocence. Along the way, she wreaks havoc on his middle-class life as he gets a lesson in learning to lighten up.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

Anything Else (2003)

Jerry Falk, an aspiring writer in New York, falls in love at first sight with a free-spirited young woman named Amanda. He has heard the phrase that life is like "anything else," but soon he finds that life with the unpredictable Amanda isn't like anything else at all.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

The Wild Soccer Bunch (2003)

The school year is over and for a diverse group of carefree kids, soccer is king! These kids believe that they are the local gold team and there is nothing they like more than improving their game. "If you want to be cool, you should be wild." However, the relentless rain turns their field into a swamp, so they have to take an unexpected break. And when the sun finally comes, a gang of older, bigger and dumber boys has just taken over the field. They won't give it back unless they lose a match against the kids.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982)

Juliet Forrest is convinced that the reported death of her father in a mountain car crash was no accident. Her father was a prominent cheese scientist working on a secret recipe. To prove it was murder, she enlists the services of private eye Rigby Reardon. He finds a slip of paper containing a list of people who are 'The Friends and Enemies of Carlotta'.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

2 Days in the Valley (1996)

In a sleepy bedroom community of LA's San Fernando Valley, the murder of a professional athlete by two hit men sets into motion a chain of events that puts the mundane lives of a dozen residents on a collision course. This clever tale tells the story of two hit men, a mistress, a nurse, a vindictive ex-wife, a wealthy art dealer and his lovelorn assistant, a suicidal writer and his dog, and a bitter cop and his partner.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy