Movies like The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special (1995)
The best movies like The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special (1995) are Ricky Gervais: Mortality (2025), How to Irritate People (1969) and Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time (2019). If The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special hooked you with its comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedDedicated to my ex (2019)8.3/10 from 515 votes
- NewestRicky Gervais: Mortality (2025)Released 2025
Ricky Gervais: Mortality (2025)
Ricky Gervais tackles life, death and the state of the world in a brutally honest special that spares no topic, even his own mortality.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJim Gaffigan: Quality Time (2019)
Comedian Jim Gaffigan performs live at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
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 · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies 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 · 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: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisRicky Gervais: Humanity (2018)
In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRicky Gervais: Armageddon (2023)
Ricky Gervais dishes out controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity in a taboo-busting comedy special about the end of humanity.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
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 · both comedy
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 · both comedy
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 · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRicky Gervais: SuperNature (2022)
With his signature pitch-black sense of humor, Ricky Gervais takes the stage at the London Palladium in this provocative stand-up comedy special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025)
In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLouis C.K.: Live at The Comedy Store (2015)
This material was developed and prepared over the last year or so, mostly in comedy clubs. This special kind of goes back to when he used to just make noises and be funny for no particular reason. It felt right to him to shoot this special in a club to give it that live immediate intimate feeling. The show is about an hour long. The opening act, who is seen at the beginning (good place for an opening act) is Jay London. One of his favorite club comics going way back to the late 80s when he first started in working in New York.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies 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 · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes (2017)
Mike Birbiglia declares that a joke should never end with "I’m joking." In his all-new comedy, Birbiglia tiptoes hilariously through the minefield that is modern-day joke-telling. Join Mike as he learns that the same jokes that elicit laughter have the power to produce tears, rage, and a whole lot of getting yelled at. Ultimately it's a show that asks, “How far should we go for the laugh?”
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisChris Rock: Tamborine (2018)
Chris Rock takes the stage for his first comedy special in 10 years, filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and American politics.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust (2017)
In her first comedy special post-health scare, Sarah Silverman shares a mix of fun facts, sad truths and yeah-she-just-went-there moments.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBo Burnham: What. (2013)
Left brain and right brain duke it out and then belt out a tune in comedian Bo Burnham's quick and clever one-man show. As intelligent as he is lanky, Burnham cynically pokes at pop entertainment while offering unadulterated showmanship of his own.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNeal Brennan: 3 Mics (2017)
Wicked one-liners and soul-baring confessions converge in this uniquely intimate stand-up special from "Chappelle's Show" co-creator Neal Brennan.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDe ladito me da risa (1998)
The sixteenth entry in the sketch comedy series.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
No se puede con la risa (1998)
The fifteenth entry in the sketch comedy series.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Laughing while on vacations (1990)
Comedians play pranks on unsuspecting people vacationing at the beach.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
La Risa En Vacaciones 6 (1995)
The seventh installment in the original vacation prankster film series.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989)
A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature monologues and present a look back at some of the best comedy skits and musical numbers of the past 15 years.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
The Jack Benny Birthday Special (1969)
A TV special aired on February 17, 1969 (the star’s birthday was February 14), featuring Benny’s long-established persona and several celebrity guest stars.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Dedicated to my ex (2019)
The film tells the story of Ariel, a 21-year-old who decides to form a rock band to compete for a prize of ten thousand dollars in a musical band contest, this as a last option when trying to get money to save their relationship and reunite with his ex-girlfriend, which breaks due to the trip she must make to Finland for an internship. Ariel with her friend Ortega, decides to make a casting to find the other members of the band, although they do not know nothing about music, thus forming a band with members that have diverse and opposite personalities.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisAll Commercials... A Steve Martin Special (1980)
Steve Martin's third NBC special serves as a salute to 1970s television commercials. Taking shots at everything from "Suzy Chapstick" to Palmolive to advertising agencies, this special showcased Martin's genius for physical comedy.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Christopher Walken (2004)
A collection of Christopher Walken's greatest SNL skits and hosting jobs
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (2002)
The best skits from Will Ferrell's days on Saturday Night Live 1995-2002
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special?
The closest matches to The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special are Ricky Gervais: Mortality (2025), How to Irritate People (1969) and Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time (2019). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special?
Start with Ricky Gervais: Mortality (2025), the closest match to The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special.
What is the highest-rated movie like The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special?
Dedicated to my ex (2019), rated 8.3/10 by 515 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special?
Ricky Gervais: Mortality (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special?
Yes: Ricky Gervais: Mortality (2025), How to Irritate People (1969) and Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time (2019).
How are movies similar to The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.