Shows Like The Angry Video Game Nerd
If you liked The Angry Video Game Nerd (2004), a comedy and documentary series, here are 20 shows 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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Penn & Teller: Bull! (2003)
★ 7.6/10Also comedy and documentaryThis daring original series stars postmodern bad boys of magic Penn & Teller as they question many of our culture's most cherished and widely held beliefs. From the truth about palm readings and TV psychics to the…
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Nathan for You (2013)
★ 8.2/10Also comedy and documentaryNathan Fielder uses his business degree and life experiences to help real small businesses turn a profit.
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The Rehearsal (2022)
★ 8/10Also comedy and documentaryWith a construction crew, a legion of actors, and seemingly unlimited resources, Nathan Fielder allows ordinary people to prepare for life's biggest moments by "rehearsing" them in carefully crafted simulations of his…
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Dirty Money (2018)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryFrom crippling payday loans to cars that cheat emissions tests, this investigative series exposes brazen acts of corporate greed and corruption.
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How To with John Wilson (2020)
★ 8.1/10Also comedy and documentaryIn a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers…
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High Score (2020)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryThis docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.
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1000 Ways to Die (2009)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and comedyThe science of living and the randomness of death are combined with a dash of Darwinism. Forensic experts, pathologists, toxicologists, herpetologists, and other experts offer eloquent explanations of mortality.
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History 101 (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryInfographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
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World War II with Tom Hanks (2026)
★ 8.3/10Also documentaryExplores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.
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Dark Side of the Ring (2019)
★ 8.3/10Also documentaryFinding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.
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Last Chance U (2016)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryIn a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.
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Hulk Hogan: Real American (2026)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryBefore he was Hulk Hogan, he was Terry Bollea. Uncover the man behind the legend in this unfiltered documentary featuring his very last interview.
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George Carlin's American Dream (2022)
★ 7.9/10Also documentaryA look at the life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin.
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History of Swear Words (2021)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary and comedyThis proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.
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Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes (2022)
★ 7.8/10Also documentarySerial killer Jeffrey Dahmer confesses to his gruesome crimes in unguarded interviews, offering an unsettling view into a disturbed mind.
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1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021)
★ 7.6/10Also documentaryIn a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded…
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Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On (2017)
★ 6.3/10Also documentaryPorn has gone mainstream; the question is, can we handle it? This exploration of the intersection of sex and technology is told through the stories of the people whose lives are defined by the current explosion of…
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Trust Me: The False Prophet (2026)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryIn this true-crime documentary, a cult expert and filmmaker infiltrate a polygamist sect to expose a self-proclaimed prophet and bring him to justice.
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Worst Neighbor Ever (2026)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryThis intense documentary series details true stories of neighbors gone bad, from heinous fraud schemes to senseless acts of violent retribution.
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American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryFeaturing rare footage and interviews with CIA insiders, this edge-of-your-seat documentary series traces the epic hunt for Osama bin Laden.