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Movies Like Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special

If you liked Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special (1981), a comedy and documentary movie directed by Tom Trbovich, 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. 1Adele One Night Only

    Adele One Night Only (2021)

    ★ 7.7/10Also music and documentary

    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…

  2. 2OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)

    OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) (2022)

    ★ 7.8/10Also music and documentary

    Grammy® winner singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo takes a familiar road trip from Salt Lake City, where she began writing her debut album “SOUR,” to Los Angeles. Along the way, Rodrigo recounts the memories of writing…

  3. 3Western 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…

  4. 4Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny

    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…

  5. 5Justin Bieber's Believe

    Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary and music

    A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.

  6. 6Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)

    Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026)

    ★ 8.4/10Also music and documentary

    Captured during Billie Eilish's sold-out world tour, a concert experience from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation, presented in immersive 3D.

  7. 7David Byrne's American Utopia

    David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)

    ★ 7.5/10Also music and documentary

    A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community.

  8. 8Kevin 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.

  9. 96 Days to Air: The Making of South Park

    6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park (2011)

    ★ 7.6/10Also documentary and tv movie

    Viewers will get a look at Parker and Stone's thought process as they approach a new episode and the 24/7 grind they subject themselves to each time the show is in production. The documentary also includes in-depth…

  10. 10Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness

    Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008)

    ★ 6.8/10Also comedy and documentary

    A behind-the-scenes mockumentary of Tropic Thunder.

  11. 11American 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).

  12. 12High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special

    High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special (2020)

    ★ 7.4/10Also music and documentary

    The cast of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” delivers an abundance of feel-good holiday cheer as they perform their favorite Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s songs and share their fondest holiday…

  13. 13Piece by Piece

    Piece by Piece (2024)

    ★ 7.2/10Also music and documentary

    A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and…

  14. 14Live Aid

    Live Aid (1985)

    ★ 7.8/10Also music and documentary

    Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television…

  15. 15Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger

    Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)

    ★ 6.9/10Also documentary and music

    Experience the meteoric rise of Oasis through rare footage and untold stories as the band reunites for Oasis Live '25, chronicling their journey from Manchester streets to global rock stardom.

  16. 16Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience

    Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience (2009)

    ★ 6.5/10Also documentary and music

    Grab a backstage pass to the Jonas Brothers' motion picture debut! Kevin, Joe and Nick are "Burning Up" the stage and inviting you inside their personal world for the adventure of a lifetime. This colossal movie event…

  17. 17Avicii: True Stories

    Avicii: True Stories (2017)

    ★ 8/10Also music and documentary

    Documentary about the arena-packing Swedish DJ, chronicling his explosive rise to fame and surprising decision to retire from live performances in 2016.

  18. 18Jerry Before Seinfeld

    Jerry Before Seinfeld (2017)

    ★ 6.7/10Also comedy and documentary

    Jerry Seinfeld returns to the club that gave him his start in the 1970s, mixing iconic jokes with stories from his childhood and early days in comedy.

  19. 19Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin

    Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin (1990)

    ★ 7.9/10Also music and documentary

    A global television broadcast of the event in which former Pink Floyd leader singer and composer Roger Waters led an all-star cast in a mammoth benefit performance of his acclaimed concept album, The Wall. Set in…

  20. 20The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

    The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020)

    ★ 7.7/10Also music and documentary

    The story of the triumphs and hurdles of brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb, otherwise known as the Bee Gees. The iconic trio, who found early fame in the 1960s, went on to write over 1,000 songs and have 20 No. 1…

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