Movies Like We're Funny That Way

If you liked We're Funny That Way (1998), a movie directed by David Adkin, 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
George Carlin: Doin' It Again (1990)
★ 7.7/10
George Carlin brings his comedy back to New Jersey and this time talks about Offensive Language, Euphemisms, They're Only Words, Dogs, Things you never hear, see or wanna hear, Some people are stupid, Cancer…
2
Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer (2023)
★ 6.9/10
From his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, Dave Chappelle lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered stand-up comedy special.
3
Sly (2023)
★ 7.2/10
His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.
4
Kevin Hart: I'm a Grown Little Man (2009)
★ 7.3/10
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…
5
Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025)
★ 7.2/10
In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.
6
George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head (1986)
★ 7.4/10
George Carlin is in top form with these stand-up recorded at the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles in 1986. Routines included are "Losing Things," "Charities," "Sports," "Hello and Goodbye," "Battered Plants," "Earrings,"…
7
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)
★ 7.4/10
Monty Python perform many of their greatest sketches at the Hollywood Bowl, including several from pre-Python days.
8
Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024)
★ 6.4/10
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.
9
Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016)
★ 6.5/10
Comedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 50,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.
10
Amy Schumer: Mostly Sex Stuff (2012)
★ 5.9/10
A ratings hit! Amy Schumer debuts her one-hour special in front of a live audience at the Historic Fillmore Theatre in San Francisco. Nothing is off limits as Schumer airs every hilarious, messed up detail of her…
11
Man on the Moon (1999)
★ 7.2/10
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
12
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)
★ 7.3/10
Life's questions are 'answered' in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a staid London insurance company which transforms before our eyes into a pirate ship. Then there's the National Health doctors who try…
13
The Moment (2026)
★ 6.3/10
A rising pop sensation navigates fame and industry pressures while preparing for her arena tour debut, revealing the transformation of underground culture into mainstream success.
14
Show People (1928)
★ 7.1/10
Hollywood hopeful Peggy Pepper arrives at a major studio, from Georgia, to become a great dramatic star. Things don't go entirely according to plan.
15
Adam Sandler: Love You (2024)
★ 6.3/10
Adam Sandler hits the stage for a thrillingly unpredictable comedy special featuring songs, jokes, party-crashing dogs and plenty of love.
16
Ricky Gervais: Mortality (2025)
★ 7/10
Ricky Gervais tackles life, death and the state of the world in a brutally honest special that spares no topic, even his own mortality.
17
George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances (2001)
★ 7.6/10
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…
18
LCD Soundsystem: Shut Up and Play the Hits (2012)
★ 6.9/10
An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, three-hour farewell concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden…
19
Eddie Murphy: Delirious (1983)
★ 7.6/10
Taped live and in concert at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. in August, 1983, Eddie Murphy: Delirious captures Eddie Murphy's wild and outrageous stand-up comedy act, which he performed in New York and eighteen…
20
The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)
★ 6.4/10
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…