Movies Like Laughing Matters
If you liked Laughing Matters (2004), a comedy and documentary movie directed by Andrea Meyerson, 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.
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Talking Funny (2011)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy and documentaryWhat 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.
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Aziz Ansari: Right Now (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy and documentaryIn a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.
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Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 (2014)
★ 6/10Also comedy and documentaryBad 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…
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Richard Pryor: Here and Now (1983)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy and documentaryOne of comedian Richard Pryor's later stand-up performances. As foul-mouthed as ever, Pryor touches on most of the same topics as in his previous live shows. Filmed at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans.
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Robin Williams: Live on Broadway (2002)
★ 7.8/10Also comedy and documentary2002 HBO Stand-up Special starring Robin Williams. Recorded and broadcast live from New York City's Broadway Theater at the culmination of his historic 2002 sold-out tour, this special finds the Oscar-winning…
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The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy and documentaryThe 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…
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Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016)
★ 6.5/10Also comedy and documentaryComedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 50,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.
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The Aristocrats (2005)
★ 5.9/10Also comedy and documentaryOne hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.
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Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act (1991)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy and documentaryJim explores multiple aspects of life including religion, marriage and his own sanity. This stand-up special was taped at Theatre Passe Muraille, Toronto, Canada, in front of a live audience.
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Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given (2020)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and documentaryKevin Hart serves up laughs and brick oven pizza from the comfort of his home, and dishes on male group chats, sex after 40 and life with COVID-19.
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George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances (2001)
★ 7.6/10Also comedy and documentaryGeorge 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…
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An Evening with Kevin Smith (2002)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy and documentaryKevin Smith interacts in Q&A sessions throughout various college stops in the USA.
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The Comedians of Comedy (2005)
★ 7/10Also comedy and documentaryThe Comedians of Comedy is an occasional stand-up comedy tour featuring Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis, Brian Posehn and Maria Bamford that was documented in a 2005 film and 2005 Comedy Central television series of…
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Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny (2010)
★ 7/10Also comedy and documentaryFresh 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…
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Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson (2005)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and documentaryComedy Central's best roasters and stand up comedians take a whack at actor/model Pamela Anderson.
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Trevor Noah: Where Was I (2023)
★ 6.5/10Also comedy and documentaryTrevor 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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An Evening with Robin Williams (1983)
★ 7.3/10Also comedy and documentaryDeclared to be the funniest Robin Williams video made, this is a don't-miss comedy.
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This Filthy World (2006)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and comedyIn this filmed version of cult film director John Waters' popular one-man show, the Pink Flamingos and A Dirty Shame director takes the stage to discuss everything from his early influences, fondest career memories…
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Comedian (2002)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and documentaryA 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.
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John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015)
★ 7.7/10Also comedy and documentaryArmed 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.