Movies like Michael Che: Shame the Devil (2021)
The best movies like Michael Che: Shame the Devil (2021) are Michael Che Matters (2016), John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018) and Sincerely Louis C.K. (2020). If Michael Che: Shame the Devil hooked you with its comedy, 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
- NewestTrevor Noah: Joy in the Trenches (2026)Released 2026
Michael Che Matters (2016)
"SNL" star Michael Che takes on hot-button topics like inequality, homophobia and gentrification in this stand-up set filmed live in Brooklyn.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies 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: Fans watch both · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisSincerely Louis C.K. (2020)
Louis C.K. muses on religion, terrorism, small towns, Florida, disabilities, dogs, Auschwitz, marriage, sex, vegans, and his personal sexual controversy, in a live performance from Washington, D.C.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American (2021)
Nate Bargatze touches on Zoom comedy shows, losing his phone, hotel breakfast fails, animal caddies, new math and much more in this special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisChris Rock: Selective Outrage (2023)
Chris Rock delivers an electric stand-up set on non-racist yoga pants, spoiling his kids, the Kardashians and his thoughts on the Will Smith fiasco.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLouis C.K. 2017 (2017)
Louis C.K. muses on religion, eternal love, giving dogs drugs, email fights, teachers and more in a live performance from Washington, D.C.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPete Davidson: SMD (2016)
Filmed in front of a sold-out hometown crowd in New York City, "SMD" is the first Comedy Central stand-up special from Saturday Night Live's Pete Davidson. The special is filled with Davidson's unfiltered, brutally honest anecdotes about smoking a Snoop Dog amount of weed, texting his mom d* pics, and his issue with male porn stars. From his stint in "prehab" to this one time at a Justin Bieber concert, Davidson proves that even at 22, he and his friends have had some high times and heavy experiences.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
John Mulaney: Baby J (2023)
A chaotic intervention. An action-packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHannah Gadsby: Nanette (2018)
The Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby is taking an anti-comedy stance in her newest special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisLouis C.K.: Back to the Garden (2023)
Louis C.K. recorded live on January 28, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Norm Macdonald: Hitler's Dog, Gossip & Trickery (2017)
Norm Macdonald delivers sly, deadpan observations from an older — and perhaps even wiser — point of view in this special.
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.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
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.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDave Chappelle: The Bird Revelation (2017)
Comedy juggernaut Dave Chappelle's fourth Netflix Special, taped on November 20th, 2017 at Los Angeles' Comedy Store.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020)
Jerry Seinfeld takes the stage in New York and tackles talking vs. texting, bad buffets vs. so-called "great" restaurants and the magic of Pop Tarts.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies 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: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJerrod Carmichael: 8 (2017)
Performing in the round and engaging audience members during his act, Carmichael addresses a wide range of subjects, including Trump’s victory, climate change, supporting the troops, animal rights, being a good boyfriend and his top four fears, as well as exploring larger themes like race, politics, love and family.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?! (2023)
Hot. Young. Cool. Fresh. Ripped. Hilarious. Groundbreaking. Avant-garde. These are just some of the words that comedian and writer Leo Reich uses to describe himself. In his first HBO comedy special, this self-diagnosed important young mind faces the swirling uncertainty of our collective future, asking the big questions, such as: “Is this helping?", “Am I hot?”, and "No offense guys but literally what is going on?"
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Chris 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: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHasan Minhaj: Homecoming King (2017)
Comic Hasan Minhaj of "The Daily Show" shares personal stories about racism, immigrant parents, prom night horrors and more in this stand-up special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · 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: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPete Davidson: Alive from New York (2020)
Comedian and "SNL" star Pete Davidson drops a candid and intimate stand-up special shot live in New York City.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJerrod Carmichael: Love at the Store (2014)
Rising comedy star Jerrod Carmichael takes to the stage of The Comedy Store in Hollywood, CA where he comically subverts such subjects as poverty, wealth, crime and race and presents his unique take on national tragedies, female empowerment, and more.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Tig Notaro: Happy to Be Here (2018)
Comedian Tig Notaro unleashes her inner prankster in a playful stand-up special packed with funny anecdotes, parenting confessions and more.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTrevor Noah: Joy in the Trenches (2026)
From unexpected social media beef to a therapist's truth bomb, Trevor Noah turns chaos into comedy in this hilariously sharp, playful stand-up set.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Adam 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 thisDave Chappelle: The Dreamer (2023)
From his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, Dave Chappelle lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered stand-up comedy special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies 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: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (2000)
Dave Chappelle returns for a stand-up to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Michael Che: Shame the Devil?
The closest matches to Michael Che: Shame the Devil are Michael Che Matters (2016), John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018) and Sincerely Louis C.K. (2020). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Michael Che: Shame the Devil?
People who watched Michael Che: Shame the Devil most often go on to Michael Che Matters (2016), John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018) and Sincerely Louis C.K. (2020).
What is the highest-rated movie like Michael Che: Shame the Devil?
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018), rated 7.9/10 by 259 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Michael Che: Shame the Devil?
Trevor Noah: Joy in the Trenches (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Michael Che: Shame the Devil?
Yes: Michael Che Matters (2016), John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018) and Sincerely Louis C.K. (2020).
How are movies similar to Michael Che: Shame the Devil chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Michael Che: Shame the Devil, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.