Movies like Josh Wolf: Father of the Year (2019)
The best movies like Josh Wolf: Father of the Year (2019) are Matt Rife: Natural Selection (2023), Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024) and Adam Sandler: Love You (2024). If Josh Wolf: Father of the Year hooked you, 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
- NewestJack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour (2026)Released 2026
Matt Rife: Natural Selection (2023)
From his problem with protection crystals to his beef with social media trolls, comedian Matt Rife holds nothing back in this rollicking stand-up special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024)
Jimmy Carr refutes the idea that you can't joke about anything these days with his edgy takes on gun control, religion, cancel culture and consent.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAdam Sandler: Love You (2024)
Adam Sandler hits the stage for a thrillingly unpredictable comedy special featuring songs, jokes, party-crashing dogs and plenty of love.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDave Chappelle: The Closer (2021)
As he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight — and get a few things off his chest.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones (2019)
Dave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in this defiant stand-up special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisGabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias: One Show Fits All (2019)
Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias discusses his teenage son and encounters with Snoop Dogg, Chris Rock and Vicente Fernández in this stand-up special for 2019.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisShane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs (2023)
In a rowdy stand-up set, Shane Gillis riffs on his girlfriend's Navy SEAL ex, touring George Washington's house and being bullied by an Australian Goth.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTrevor Noah: Son of Patricia (2018)
Trevor Noah gets out from behind the "Daily Show" desk and takes the stage for a stand-up special that touches on racism, immigration, camping and more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAli Wong: Single Lady (2024)
After a whirlwind couple of years, Ali Wong returns to the stage to dish on the highs, lows and surprises of dating post-divorce.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKevin 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJo Koy: Live from Seattle (2017)
Between raising a teenage boy and growing up with a Filipino mother, stand-up comic Jo Koy has been through a lot. He's here to tell you all about it.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAnthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward (2019)
Forging his own comedic boundaries, Anthony Jeselnik revels in getting away with saying things others can't in this stand-up special shot in New York.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDave Chappelle: The Age of Spin (2017)
Comedy icon Dave Chappelle makes his triumphant return to the screen with a pair of blistering, fresh stand-up specials. Filmed at The Palladium in Los Angeles, California, in March 2016.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAdam Sandler: 100% Fresh (2018)
Adam Sandler takes his comical musical musings back out on the road, from comedy clubs to concert halls to one very unsuspecting subway station.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid (2019)
Comic Nate Bargatze touches on air travel, cheap weddings, college football, chocolate milk and the perils of ordering coffee in this stand-up special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHow to Irritate People (1969)
A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on learning how to irritate people.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJim Jefferies: This Is Me Now (2018)
The gleefully irreverent Jefferies skewers “grabby” celebrities, political hypocrisy and his own ill-advised career moves in a brash stand-up special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEddie Murphy Raw (1987)
Eddie Murphy delights, shocks and entertains with dead-on celebrity impersonations, observations on '80s love, sex and marriage, a remembrance of Mom's hamburgers and much more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisIliza Shlesinger: Confirmed Kills (2016)
The standup sensation tackle's TV's "Shark Tank," what it means to be a woman and how to deal with the lawless party goblin that lives in us all.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAmy Matthews: I Feel Like I'm Made of Spiders (2024)
A recorded version of Amy Matthews’ 2023 comedy show called I Feel Like I'm Made of Spiders.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Johanna Wagrell: Smart (2026)
Comedian, podcaster and author Johanna Wagrell's first solo performance. She has been part of the Swedish stand-up scene for over ten years and has over the years developed a characteristic style with sharp throws between absurd everyday observations and sharp satire. Performance recorded in Stockholm 2025.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Yedoye Travis: Fatherless Behavior (2026)
Independently shot comedy special featuring comedian Yedoye Travis. Recorded February 22nd, 2025.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Aaron Chen: Funny Garden (2026)
Aussie comic Aaron Chen riffs on the absurdities of life in the U.S., from New York City sidewalk riddles to unexpected news sources, with deadpan wit.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Basile: Growing Up Greek in America III (2013)
“Growing Up Greek In America III” Greeks Gone Wild: Basile goes up to the Great White North to film his third Special in wonderful Montreal Canada. Basile combines his Greek-French accent and puts it to good use as he takes liberties at miscommunication with the over 2,000 people who attended this crazy concert. This comedy special dealt with everything from smoking a “Fag” while in England to having Yiayia make Greek coffee to cure your every ailment. The crowd went wild for the Greek American Comedian and he returned the LOVE and added a special BONUS segment with Jimmy “Super Greek” Santis by singing of some of their hit parody songs from their CD’s of “Men In Skirts” to “Hey Yiayia”! As some have said, “it was one of the greatest concerts ever held in Canada”!
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Adrian Marcelo Primero... ¿y último? (2022)
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Paul Rodriguez: Behind Bars (1991)
Paul Rodriguez performs stand up comedy at San Quentin State Prison as well as has personal interviews with the prisoners.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Deadly Funny 2023 (2024)
From the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Deadly Funny - A cheeky, loud, Black and proud celebration of fresh and funny new First Nations talent from around the country.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Comedy Central Presents: Dave Attell (1999)
Dave Attell enlightens viewers on the finer aspects of drinking, brawling and blacking-out in this half-hour stand-up special
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour (2026)
Jack Tucker Comedy Standup Hour is the world’s FIRST comedy special featuring New York comedian Jack Tucker.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Josh Wolf: Father of the Year?
The closest matches to Josh Wolf: Father of the Year are Matt Rife: Natural Selection (2023), Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024) and Adam Sandler: Love You (2024). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Josh Wolf: Father of the Year?
Start with Matt Rife: Natural Selection (2023), the closest match to Josh Wolf: Father of the Year.
What is the highest-rated movie like Josh Wolf: Father of the Year?
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018), rated 7.9/10 by 259 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Josh Wolf: Father of the Year?
Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Josh Wolf: Father of the Year?
Yes: Matt Rife: Natural Selection (2023), Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024) and Adam Sandler: Love You (2024).
How are movies similar to Josh Wolf: Father of the Year chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Josh Wolf: Father of the Year, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.