Movies Like Funny Is Money
If you liked Funny Is Money (1999), a documentary and history movie directed by Norman Jewison, 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.
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Roger & Me (1989)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and historyA documentary about the closure of General Motors' plant at Flint, Michigan, which resulted in the loss of 30,000 jobs. Details the attempts of filmmaker Michael Moore to get an interview with GM CEO Roger Smith.
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Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015)
★ 6.7/10Also history and comedyA look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring rare and never before seen footage, this is the mind boggling story…
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Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 (2014)
★ 6/10Also comedy and documentaryBad 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…
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George Carlin: Doin' It Again (1990)
★ 7.7/10Also comedy and documentaryGeorge 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…
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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and historyThe history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
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The Amazing Johnathan Documentary (2019)
★ 6.1/10Also documentary and comedyWhat begins as a documentary following the final tour of a dying magician - "The Amazing Johnathan" - becomes an unexpected and increasingly bizarre journey as the filmmaker struggles to separate truth from illusion.
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Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003)
★ 6/10Also comedy and documentaryThe comedic stylings of four sort-of famous funnymen are brought to the big screen courtesy of this 2002 documentary.
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The Accountant of Auschwitz (2018)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and historyOskar Gröning, known as the "Accountant of Auschwitz," was charged with the murder of 300,000 Jews. When he took the stand in 2015, at the age of 94, his trial made headlines worldwide.
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Death to 2021 (2021)
★ 6/10Also comedy and documentaryThis comedic retrospective mixes archival footage and scripted sketches as it revisits all the dread — and occasional delight — that 2021 had to offer.
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George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances (2001)
★ 7.6/10Also comedy and documentaryGeorge 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…
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The Aristocrats (2005)
★ 5.9/10Also comedy and documentaryOne hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.
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Good Hair (2009)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary and comedyAn exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, GOOD HAIR visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and Indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the…
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Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff (2010)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy and documentaryTime 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…
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Talking Funny (2011)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy and documentaryWhat 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.
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Jonas Brothers Family Roast (2021)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy and documentaryKevin, 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.
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Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and historyMichael Moore comes home to the issue he's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world).
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American Pie: Revealed (2004)
★ 6/10Also documentary and comedyDocumentary about the making of American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003).
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Aziz Ansari: Right Now (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy and documentaryIn a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.
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Audrey (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and historyAn unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993).
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Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016)
★ 6.5/10Also comedy and documentaryComedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 50,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.