Movies Like Upfront: The Queens of Comedy

If you liked Upfront: The Queens of Comedy (2018), a movie, 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
Iliza Shlesinger: Freezing Hot (2015)
★ 6.7/10
Smart and brazen comedian Iliza Shlesinger shares her unflinchingly honest observations on the differences between men and women. Filled with hashtag-able catch phrases, this is a laugh-out-loud revelation exposing…
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
Man on the Moon (1999)
★ 7.2/10
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
4
Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable... (2025)
★ 6.7/10
Facing a world gone sideways, comedy icon Dave Chappelle delivers bold truths and potent punchlines in this no-holds-barred special.
5
Whitney Cummings: Can I Touch It? (2019)
★ 6.7/10
In her fourth stand-up special, Whitney Cummings returns to her hometown of Washington, D.C., and riffs on modern feminism, technology and more.
6
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…
7
Chris Rock: Selective Outrage (2023)
★ 6.2/10
Chris Rock delivers an electric stand-up set on non-racist yoga pants, spoiling his kids, the Kardashians and his thoughts on the Will Smith fiasco.
8
Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup (2011)
★ 7.7/10
Norm MacDonald, the iconic anchor of SNL's "Weekend Update" and star of the cult classic Dirty Work, is back with a vengeance.
9
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…
10
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.
11
The Sunshine Boys (1975)
★ 6.9/10
Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years of retirement. Willy Clark's nephew is the…
12
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.
13
Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones (2019)
★ 7.5/10
Dave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in this defiant stand-up special.
14
Annie Hall (1977)
★ 7.7/10
New York comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with the ditsy Annie Hall.
15
George Carlin: Back in Town (1996)
★ 7.7/10
Back in Town is George Carlin's ninth HBO special. It was also released on CD on September 17, 1996. This was also his first of many performances at the Beacon Theater in New York City. He rants about Abortion, The…
16
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (2002)
★ 7.8/10
The best skits from Will Ferrell's days on Saturday Night Live 1995-2002
17
Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker (1999)
★ 7.4/10
Chris Rock brings his critically acclaimed brand of social commentary-themed humour to this HBO Special, extolling his razor-sharp wit and wisdom on such topics as gun control, President Clinton, homophobia, racism…
18
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
★ 6.9/10
It's the battle of wills, as Andie needs to prove she can dump a guy in 10 days, whereas Ben needs to prove he can win a girl in 10 days. Now, the clock is ticking—and the wildly entertaining comedy smash is off and…
19
George Carlin: Jammin' in New York (1992)
★ 8/10
When George Carlin is asked which HBO concert is his favorite, his answer is always, "Jammin’ In New York." The show, taped at the Paramount Theater in Madison Square Garden and winner of the 1992 CableACE Award, is a…
20
Funny Girl (1968)
★ 7.1/10
The life of famed 1930s comedienne Fanny Brice, from her early days in the Jewish slums of New York, to the height of her career with the Ziegfeld Follies, as well as her marriage to the rakish gambler Nick Arnstein.