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Movies like Awkward Family Photos (2020)

The best movies like Awkward Family Photos (2020) are Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True (2011), The Amazing Johnathan Documentary (2019) and The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2007). If Awkward Family Photos hooked you with its documentary and comedy, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True (2011)

    In the world of stand-up comedy in South Africa, Trevor Noah uses his childhood experiences in a biracial family during apartheid to prepare for his first one-man show.

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

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  2. The Amazing Johnathan Documentary (2019)

    What begins as a documentary following the final tour of a dying magician - "The Amazing Johnathan" - becomes an unexpected and increasingly bizarre journey as the filmmaker struggles to separate truth from illusion.

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

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  3. The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2007)

    The making of 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog'.

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

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  4. 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

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  5. 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

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  6. Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given (2020)

    Kevin Hart serves up laughs and brick oven pizza from the comfort of his home, and dishes on male group chats, sex after 40 and life with COVID-19.

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

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  7. Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 (2014)

    Bad Grandpa .5 gives you a whole new perspective on the world of Irving Zisman with bonus scenes and pranks also featuring Spike Jonze as "Gloria" and Catherine Keener as Irving's wife "Ellie", plus a look at the evolution of Johnny Knoxville's naughty alter-ego, the makeup effects, and a behind-the-scenes peek at the idiocy it takes to make a hidden camera movie in public.

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

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  8. The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)

    The house is rockin' and the laughs are rollin' as comedians Steve Harvey (The Steve Harvey Show), D.L. Hughley (The Hughleys), Cedric The Entertainer (The Steve Harvey Show) and Bernie Mac (Life) meet in this riotously comedy summit directed by Spike Lee.

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

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  9. Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003)

    The comedic stylings of four sort-of famous funnymen are brought to the big screen courtesy of this 2002 documentary.

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

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  10. 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

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  11. Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016)

    Comedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 50,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.

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

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  12. Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping (2016)

    Patton Oswalt delivers a fresh hour plus of stand-up, covering everything from misery to defeat to hopelessness. It's his most upbeat special to date.

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

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  13. Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff (2010)

    Time to hassle the Hoff at the rudest, raunchiest television event of the year--The Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff. From running in slo-mo on the beach to inspiring Germany with the power of cheesy pop--it's almost too easy.

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

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  14. Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson (2005)

    Comedy Central's best roasters and stand up comedians take a whack at actor/model Pamela Anderson.

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

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  15. The Aristocrats (2005)

    One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.

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

  16. Fuck (2006)

    A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)

    A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. 35 Up (1991)

    Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. 21 Up (1977)

    After another 7 year wait, director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born children from Seven Up! and 7 Plus Seven. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006)

    Follow the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the films are so popular and revisits many of the original locations used in the films - seeing the effects on the local community. For the first time, cast, crew, critics and fans join together in the ultimate 'Halloween' retrospective.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Awkward Family Photos?

The closest matches to Awkward Family Photos are Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True (2011), The Amazing Johnathan Documentary (2019) and The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2007). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Awkward Family Photos?

Start with Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True (2011), the closest match to Awkward Family Photos.

What is the highest-rated movie like Awkward Family Photos?

Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016), rated 6.5/10 by 276 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Awkward Family Photos?

Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given (2020) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Awkward Family Photos?

Yes: Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True (2011), The Amazing Johnathan Documentary (2019) and The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2007).

How are movies similar to Awkward Family Photos chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Awkward Family Photos, 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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