Movies Like Serious Play

If you liked Serious Play, a comedy and documentary movie, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Aziz Ansari: Right Now (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy and documentary
In a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.
2
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton (2017)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary and drama
Through the lens of his stunningly immersive performance as Andy Kaufman, Jim Carrey ponders the meaning of life, reality, identity and career.
3
Talking Funny (2011)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy and documentary
What does it mean to be a successful comedian? How far can the boundaries of taste be pushed to get a laugh? Four top comics, Ricky Gervais, Louis C.K., Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock, discuss and debate their craft.
4
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 (2014)
★ 6/10Also comedy and documentary
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…
5
Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016)
★ 6.5/10Also comedy and documentary
Comedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 50,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.
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Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff (2010)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy and documentary
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…
7
Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny (2010)
★ 7/10Also comedy and documentary
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…
8
George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances (2001)
★ 7.6/10Also comedy and documentary
George Carlin performs a hilarious set of never-before released material in "Complaints and Grievances." His 12th HBO special was recorded live at the Beacon Theater in New York City on November 17, 2001. In…
9
Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping (2016)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy and documentary
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.
10
Trevor Noah: Where Was I (2023)
★ 6.5/10Also comedy and documentary
Trevor Noah riffs on national anthems, derailing a German sightseeing tour and getting roasted in Paris in this comedy special about his world travels.
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Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True (2011)
★ 6.7/10Also documentary and comedy
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.
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Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump (2011)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy and documentary
It's Donald Trump's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.
13
Jackass 3D (2010)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and documentary
Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Wee Man and the rest of their fearless and foolhardy friends take part in another round of outrageous pranks and stunts. In addition to standing in the path of a charging bull…
14
Jackass: The Lost Tapes (2009)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy and documentary
The deleted scenes and additional stunts and sketches that originally were not presented in the original series.
15
Gray's Anatomy (1996)
★ 6.5/10Also comedy and drama
The film documents, in an often dramatic and humorous fashion, Gray's investigations into alternative medicine for an eye condition (Macular pucker) he had developed.
16
Jonas Brothers Family Roast (2021)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy and documentary
Kevin, Joe and Nick face down quick wits and deep cuts in this comedy special featuring Pete Davidson, John Legend and more. Hosted by Kenan Thompson.
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John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015)
★ 7.7/10Also comedy and documentary
Armed with boyish charm and a sharp wit, the former "SNL" writer offers sly takes on marriage, his beef with babies and the time he met Bill Clinton.
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Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis (2018)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and documentary
Bruce Willis goes from "Die Hard" to dead on arrival as some of the biggest names in entertainment serve up punches of their own to Hollywood's go-to action star. And with Roast Master Joseph Gordon-Levitt at the helm…
19
Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003)
★ 6/10Also comedy and documentary
The comedic stylings of four sort-of famous funnymen are brought to the big screen courtesy of this 2002 documentary.
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Comedian (2002)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and documentary
A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.