Movies like Comedy Central Presents: Franco Escamilla (2016)
The best movies like Comedy Central Presents: Franco Escamilla (2016) are Franco Escamilla: Eavesdropping (2022), Comedy Central Roast of James Franco (2013) and Kevin Hart: I'm a Grown Little Man (2009). If Comedy Central Presents: Franco Escamilla hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedBill Burr: Paper Tiger (2019)7.5/10 from 248 votes
- NewestDave Chappelle: The Unstoppable... (2025)Released 2025
- In SpanishFranco Escamilla: Eavesdropping (2022)Also in Spanish
Franco Escamilla: Eavesdropping (2022)
Franco Escamilla takes the stage in California for a comedy special filled with humorous observations on gossiping, the pandemic and airport experiences.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisComedy Central Roast of James Franco (2013)
It's James Franco's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKevin Hart: I'm a Grown Little Man (2009)
Fresh off the heels of appearing in movies like Superhero Movie and The 40 Year-Old Virgin, fast-talking comedian Kevin Hart stars in this live stand-up performance where he makes fun of everything and everybody - especially himself.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisComedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber (2015)
Several roasters, and the master himself Kevin Hart, make fun of Justin Bieber.
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: 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
Popcorn FlickMovies 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Roast of Tom Brady (2024)
Offensive lines. Full-contact comedy. Kevin Hart hosts this all-star roast of NFL legend Tom Brady.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFranco Escamilla: por la anécdota (2018)
Mexican stand-up comedian Franco Escamilla draws his jokes from real-life experiences -- and he's willing to do anything for new material. He's not afraid to make generalizations about how men bathe. But he is scared to talk to strangers. Especially at funerals.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisComedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen (2011)
It's Charlie Sheen's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMe Time (2022)
With his family away, a devoted stay-at-home dad enjoys his first me time in years by joining his hard-partying old friend on a wild birthday adventure.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies 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
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisA Night at the Opera (1935)
The Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success while humiliating their stuffy and snobbish enemies.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFranco Escamilla: bienvenido al mundo (2019)
Comedian Franco Escamilla shares stories about parenting his children when they get into trouble, with reflections on gender, friendship and romance.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisRicky Stanicky (2024)
When three childhood best friends pull a prank gone wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, the trio still uses the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature behavior. But when their spouses and partners get suspicious and demand to finally meet the fabled Mr. Stanicky, the guilty trio decide to hire a washed-up actor and raunchy celebrity impersonator to bring him to life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDave Chappelle: The Unstoppable... (2025)
Facing a world gone sideways, comedy icon Dave Chappelle delivers bold truths and potent punchlines in this no-holds-barred special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDave Chappelle: For What It's Worth (2004)
Comedian Dave Chappelle does what he does best in this outrageous and hilarious standup performance, which allows him to push the envelope far beyond what he does on his TV show. Taped in San Francisco at the famed Fillmore, Chappelle lets loose on such topics as black celebrities, what it's like to have raunchy fans of his TV show approach him while he's trying to enjoy Disneyland with his kids, Michael Jackson, Kobe Bryant... and crackheads, of course. It's comedy Chappelle-style and, for what it's worth, no one is safe from his barbs. But you already knew that!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBill Burr: Paper Tiger (2019)
Comedian Bill Burr talks male feminists, outrage culture, robot sex, and cultural appropriation in this standup comedy special shot in London.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies 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
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Comedy Central Presents: Franco Escamilla?
The closest matches to Comedy Central Presents: Franco Escamilla are Franco Escamilla: Eavesdropping (2022), Comedy Central Roast of James Franco (2013) and Kevin Hart: I'm a Grown Little Man (2009). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Comedy Central Presents: Franco Escamilla?
Start with Franco Escamilla: Eavesdropping (2022), the closest match to Comedy Central Presents: Franco Escamilla.
What is the highest-rated movie like Comedy Central Presents: Franco Escamilla?
Bill Burr: Paper Tiger (2019), rated 7.5/10 by 248 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Comedy Central Presents: Franco Escamilla?
Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable... (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Spanish movies like Comedy Central Presents: Franco Escamilla?
Yes: Franco Escamilla: Eavesdropping (2022), Franco Escamilla: por la anécdota (2018) and Franco Escamilla: bienvenido al mundo (2019).
How are movies similar to Comedy Central Presents: Franco Escamilla chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Comedy Central Presents: Franco Escamilla, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.