Movies like Jimmy Carr: Being Funny (2011)
The best movies like Jimmy Carr: Being Funny (2011) are Jimmy Carr: Laughing and Joking (2013), Jimmy Carr: Stand Up (2005) and Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes (2009). If Jimmy Carr: Being Funny hooked you with its comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedLouis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater (2011)7.8/10 from 266 votes
- NewestGerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That (2025)Released 2025
Jimmy Carr: Laughing and Joking (2013)
Touring to over 1.5 million people and hosting hit shows '8 Out of 10 Cats', '10 O'Clock Live' and 'The Big Fat Quiz of the Year' means that Jimmy knows a thing or two about making people laugh. The show is packed with one-liners, stories & jokes—some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJimmy Carr: Stand Up (2005)
Jimmy Carr returns with a brand new live stand-up DVD. Recorded live at London's Bloomsbury theatre, Jimmy unleashes brand new material upon his audience that is just too rude for TV, taking his dry and sardonic wit and delightfully crafted jokes to a whole new level
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJimmy Carr: Telling Jokes (2009)
Jimmy Carr delivers more of his cynical take on life's little absurdities in his trademark deadpan style in this live stand-up release. Jimmy unleashes his rapid-fire joke-telling and razor-sharp wit on topics ranging from religion and sex, to bullying and political correctness. Those brave enough to heckle are quickly put in their place by an array of colourful if brutal put-downs.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJimmy Carr: Making People Laugh (2010)
Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh features over two hours of material that's too rude for TV.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisJimmy Carr: Live (2004)
With his first ever DVD, Jimmy’s unique brand of humour demonstrates the observations he makes on life’s taboos using witty one-liners and offensive putdowns. Recorded during the acclaimed comedian’s sell out shows at London’s Bloomsbury theatre.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJimmy Carr: Comedian (2007)
Recorded live at London's Bloomsbury theatre, the posh-suited gagster unleashes his rapid-fire wit upon his audience, with jokes that are just too rude for TV.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJimmy Carr: His Dark Material (2021)
Jimmy Carr finds humor in the darkest of places in this stand-up special that features his dry, sardonic wit — and some jokes he calls "career enders."
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRussell Howard: Live (2008)
Russell has been busy cementing his place as one of the hottest properties in comedy with his BBC6 Music show every Sunday, loads of Mock The Week and Never Mind The Buzzcocks on BBC2, Would I Lie To You? and Live At The Apollo on BBC1, Law of the Playground on Channel 4 and Tough Gig, The Brits and The British Comedy Awards on ITV! But it is on stage where Russell really storms it.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Tim Vine: Live (2004)
The Guinness Wolrd Record holder for telling the most jokes in one hour, star of 'The Sketch Show' and known for having more punch lines per minute than any other comedian, Tim Vine presents his first ever DVD, 'Tim Vine - Live'!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Russell Brand: Doing Life Live (2007)
Russell Brand displays his distinctive sense of humour live at Hackney Empire.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That (2025)
With dry wit, Canadian comic Gerry Dee explores his perilous years as a schoolteacher, the pitfalls of open marriages and the truth about Santa.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live (2007)
Alan Carr recorded this live perfomance at the Hammersmith Apollo in May 2007 to a sell-out audience. Alan talks about childhood and adolescence in his trademark frank and hilarious style.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Kountry Wayne: A Woman's Prayer (2023)
Comedian Kountry Wayne delivers a rousing stand-up set about life as a dad of 10, how to know if a woman likes you and why he keeps it real with Jesus.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jim Jefferies: Bare (2014)
Smart, crude, and in-your-face, Australian comic/actor/equal-opportunity-offender Jim Jefferies is not for the faint of heart. Whether he is lampooning gun control, auditioning disabled actors, or over-sharing sexual experiences, the FXX "Legit" star proves nothing is out of bounds and even less, off limits. Filmed during the Boston run of his recent stand up tour.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRodney Carrington - Laughter's Good (2014)
Comedian and country music artist Rodney Carrington delivers a song-filled stand-up comedy routine that pokes fun at church, family and life.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Russell Brand: Live (2006)
At the Shepherd's Bush Empire, Russell Brand talks about sex and the ridiculous wording of tabloid newspaper stories.
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Bill Burr: You People Are All The Same (2012)
Taking the stage in Washington, D.C., funnyman Bill Burr brings his stinging brand of humor to the spotlight, uncorking a profanity-laced, incisive routine that pokes fun at plastic surgery, reality TV, gold diggers and more.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisLouis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater (2011)
Recorded November 10th, 2011 as part of the New York Comedy Festival, and only available for purchase online, Louis C.K. follows up his 2010 concert film Hilarious with a new hour’s worth of shrewdly observed and periodically profane material. He starts with making his own kind of please-turn-off-your-cell-phone announcement, as well as a warning not to text or tweet during the show: “Just live your life,” he asks. Whether he’s talking about a unique way to drop a rental car off at an airport or describing why a man in his 40s should not smoke dope, it’s terrific, humane, carried-to-crazed-extremes stuff.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRodney Carrington: Live at the Majestic (2007)
Over an hour of hilarious standup comedy and music from Rodney's studio album, King of the Mountains. Also features the gut-busting songs that launched him to the forefront of the comedy world.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Bill Burr: Walk Your Way Out (2017)
No-nonsense comic Bill Burr takes the stage in Nashville and riffs on fast food, overpopulation, dictators and gorilla sign language.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAnthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers (2015)
There's no subject too dark as the comedian skewers taboos and riffs on national tragedies before pulling back the curtain on his provocative style.
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Worth the HypeMovies 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.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisNate Jackson: Super Funny (2025)
Sharp jokes meet savage roasts as Nate Jackson blends his infamous crowd work with takes on topics from judgment-free gyms to catfishing.
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Peter Kay: Live at the Bolton Albert Halls (2003)
In Live at the Bolton Albert Halls Peter Kay performs his 'Mum Wants A Bungalow Tour' in front of a home town audience.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jimmy Carr: Funny Business (2016)
British comedian Jimmy Carr unleashes his deadpan delivery and wickedly funny one-liners to a sold-out audience at the UK's Hammersmith Apollo.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJoe Pera: Slow & Steady (2023)
Something exciting for you. It's not the winning lotto numbers; it's better. Joe Pera returns to his stand-up roots.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jimmy 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: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJimmy Carr: In Concert (2008)
Britain's foremost multi award winning joke technician Jimmy Carr returns with his fourth live stand up DVD, Jimmy Carr In Concert.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits (2019)
Nothing is off limits as Jimmy Carr serves up the most outrageous jokes from his stand-up career in a special that's not for the faint of heart.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDara Ó Briain: Talks Funny (2008)
Recorded at the world famous Hammersmith Apollo before 3,300 fans, this is the culmination of Dara's massive 2008 sellout tour of the UK and Ireland. Dara is at his best, mixing top drawer material with lightning fast improvisation to give his audience yet another hilarious night to remember.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Jimmy Carr: Being Funny?
The closest matches to Jimmy Carr: Being Funny are Jimmy Carr: Laughing and Joking (2013), Jimmy Carr: Stand Up (2005) and Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes (2009). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Jimmy Carr: Being Funny?
People who watched Jimmy Carr: Being Funny most often go on to Jimmy Carr: Laughing and Joking (2013), Jimmy Carr: Stand Up (2005) and Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes (2009).
What is the highest-rated movie like Jimmy Carr: Being Funny?
Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater (2011), rated 7.8/10 by 266 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Jimmy Carr: Being Funny?
Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Jimmy Carr: Being Funny?
Yes: Jimmy Carr: Laughing and Joking (2013), Jimmy Carr: Stand Up (2005) and Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes (2009).
How are movies similar to Jimmy Carr: Being Funny chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Jimmy Carr: Being Funny, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.