Movies Like The Best of Burlesque

If you liked The Best of Burlesque (1981), a comedy and documentary movie directed by Matt Harlib, 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 tv movie
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 Carrey: Unnatural Act (1991)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy and tv movie
Jim 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.
3
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway (2002)
★ 7.8/10Also comedy and tv movie
2002 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…
4
Richard Pryor: Here and Now (1983)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy and documentary
One 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.
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.
6
George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances (2001)
★ 7.6/10Also comedy and tv movie
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…
7
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…
8
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.
9
Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given (2020)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and documentary
Kevin 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.
10
An Evening with Robin Williams (1983)
★ 7.3/10Also comedy and documentary
Declared to be the funniest Robin Williams video made, this is a don't-miss comedy.
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John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015)
★ 7.7/10Also comedy and tv movie
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.
12
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…
13
Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson (2005)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and documentary
Comedy Central's best roasters and stand up comedians take a whack at actor/model Pamela Anderson.
14
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.
15
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.
16
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…
17
Adele One Night Only (2021)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and tv movie
A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey…
18
An Evening with Kevin Smith (2002)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy and documentary
Kevin Smith interacts in Q&A sessions throughout various college stops in the USA.
19
Def Comedy Jam 25 (2017)
★ 6/10Also comedy and documentary
In this special live event, giants of stand-up come together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Russell Simmons's groundbreaking "Def Comedy Jam."
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Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking (2010)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and comedy
"Wishful Drinking" is based on Fisher's memoirs of the same title. The stage adaptation had its world premiere in 2006 at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. It later played at Berkeley Repertory before opening on Broadway in…