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Movies Like The Adventures of Slater's Friend

If you liked The Adventures of Slater's Friend (2005), a comedy and documentary movie directed by Benny Safdie and Josh Safdie, 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. 1Joker: Put on a Happy Face

    Joker: Put on a Happy Face (2020)

    ★ 7.9/10Also documentary

    Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic-book supervillain of all…

  2. 2An Evening with Kevin Smith

    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.

  3. 3Kevin Hart: Irresponsible

    Kevin Hart: Irresponsible (2019)

    ★ 6.7/10Also comedy and documentary

    Stand-up comedian Kevin Hart talks about his family, travel and a year full of reckless behavior in front of a live sold-out crowd in London.

  4. 4Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward

    Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward (2019)

    ★ 7/10Also comedy and documentary

    Forging his own comedic boundaries, Anthony Jeselnik revels in getting away with saying things others can't in this stand-up special shot in New York.

  5. 5As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

    As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.

  6. 6Very Nice, Very Nice

    Very Nice, Very Nice (1961)

    ★ 6/10Also documentary

    Arthur Lipsett's first film is an avant-garde blend of photography and sound. It looks behind the business-as-usual face we put on life and shows anxieties we want to forget. It is made of dozens of pictures that seem…

  7. 7American Pie: Revealed

    American Pie: Revealed (2004)

    ★ 6/10Also documentary and comedy

    Documentary about the making of American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003).

  8. 8Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5

    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…

  9. 9Being James Bond

    Being James Bond (2021)

    ★ 7.8/10Also documentary

    Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Craig shares his personal memories in…

  10. 10Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff

    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…

  11. 11Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie

    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.

  12. 12Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red

    Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (2022)

    ★ 6.8/10Also documentary

    A feature length documentary about the all-women team at the helm of Pixar's original feature, Turning Red. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Director Domee Shi and her core leadership crew, this story…

  13. 13The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story

    The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019)

    ★ 7.3/10Also documentary

    A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.

  14. 14Extremis

    Extremis (2016)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary

    A purely observational non-fiction film that takes viewers into the ethically murky world of end-of-life decision making in a public hospital.

  15. 15John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid

    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.

  16. 16Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True

    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.

  17. 17Aziz Ansari: Right Now

    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.

  18. 18Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

    Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary

    An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.

  19. 19Black Sheep

    Black Sheep (2018)

    ★ 7.2/10Also documentary

    After the high-profile killing of Damilola Taylor, Cornelius' family move out of London. But when they discover their new town is run by racists, Cornelius takes a drastic step to survive.

  20. 20An Evening with Kevin Smith 2: Evening Harder

    An Evening with Kevin Smith 2: Evening Harder (2006)

    ★ 7.1/10Also comedy and documentary

    In this second Q&A with Kevin Smith he now enters the homes of some of his fans in Toronto and London.

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