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Movies Like Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story

If you liked Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2019), a documentary and music movie directed by Steve Sullivan, 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. 1Blue 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.

  2. 2Jonas Brothers Family Roast

    Jonas Brothers Family Roast (2021)

    ★ 6.4/10Also comedy and music

    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.

  3. 3Kevin Hart: What Now?

    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.

  4. 4Jackass 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…

  5. 5Trevor 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.

  6. 6The Original Kings of Comedy

    The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)

    ★ 6.4/10Also comedy and documentary

    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…

  7. 7Kevin 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.

  8. 8George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances

    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. 9Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping

    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. 10Call Me Lucky

    Call Me Lucky (2015)

    ★ 7/10Also comedy and documentary

    An inspiring, triumphant and wickedly funny portrait of one of comedy’s most enigmatic and important figures, CALL ME LUCKY tells the story of Barry Crimmins, a beer-swilling, politically outspoken and whip-smart comic…

  11. 11Comedian

    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.

  12. 12Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.

    Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. (2018)

    ★ 7.5/10Also music and documentary

    Drawn from a never before seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician who continues to shatter conventions.

  13. 13Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis

    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…

  14. 14John 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.

  15. 15The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle

    The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980)

    ★ 6.4/10Also comedy and documentary

    A rather incoherent post-breakup Sex Pistols "documentary", told from the point of view of Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, whose (arguable) position is that the Sex Pistols in particular and punk rock in general were…

  16. 16Comedy 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…

  17. 17Anthony 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.

  18. 18Western Stars

    Western Stars (2019)

    ★ 7/10Also music and documentary

    The incomparable Bruce Springsteen performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock, and the American dream, in this intimate and personal concert film co-directed by Thom Zimny and Springsteen…

  19. 19Nitro Circus: The Movie

    Nitro Circus: The Movie (2012)

    ★ 6.4/10Also comedy and documentary

    You will see Travis Pastrana and the whole Nitro Circus crew perform some of the most ridiculous, awe-inspiring, and simply insane stunts ever caught on camera. Coming to you in three dimensional glory, it will feel…

  20. 20Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson

    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.

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