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1. Hacks (2021– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
Stars: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato
Votes: 40,036
2. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
After her husband leaves her, young mother of two Miriam "Midge" Maisel discovers that she has a talent for stand-up comedy. Could this be her calling?
Stars: Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle
Votes: 143,573
3. Nightcrawler (2014)
R | 117 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
When Louis Bloom, a con man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story.
Director: Dan Gilroy | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Riz Ahmed
Votes: 606,871 | Gross: $32.38M
4. The Mighty Boosh (2003–2007)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
Surreal British comedy in which Vince Noir and Howard Moon have adventures filled with oddball characters while working as Zoo Keepers, before pursuing a musical career and running a second-hand shop.
Stars: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Michael Fielding, Rich Fulcher
Votes: 24,121
5. Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.
Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Rudy Rush, Charlie Murphy
Votes: 72,029
6. This Fool (2022–2023)
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy
A punk-ass bitch with a heart of gold goes out of his way to help everyone but himself.
Stars: Chris Estrada, Frankie Quinones, Laura Patalano, Julia Vera
Votes: 4,147
7. Rachel Feinstein: Big Guy (2024)
Documentary, Comedy
A stand-up special from comedian Rachel Feinstein.
Director: Gillian Laub | Star: Rachel Feinstein
Votes: 171
8. I'm Dying Up Here (2017–2018)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
In 1970s L.A., struggling comics pursue success at famed comedy clubs, exploring the darker motivations of an industry where making audiences laugh is no laughing matter. Based on William Knoedelseder's book.
Stars: Melissa Leo, Ari Graynor, Michael Angarano, Clark Duke
Votes: 4,063
9. Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Comedy
Eddie Murphy in a stand-up performance recorded live. For an hour and a half he talks about his favourite subjects: sex and women.
Director: Robert Townsend | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Tatyana Ali, Billie Allen, Clebert Ford
Votes: 20,787 | Gross: $50.50M
10. Brock Wilbur: 28 Years Later (2012)
76 min | Comedy
Zombies, literary allusions, unrepentant alcoholism, mental illness, esoteric pop-culture references, cocaine-fueled indie-rock dance moves, and more.
Director: Joe Filipas | Star: Brock Wilbur
Votes: 34
11. Super High Me (2007)
R | 94 min | Documentary, Comedy
Stand up comedian and marijuana user Doug Benson documents thirty days of pot free living and thirty days of non-stop use to compare the effects of both.
Director: Michael Blieden | Stars: Brian Unger, Gary Cohan, Robert Gore, Sean Tabibian
Votes: 13,145
12. Eddie Murphy: Delirious (1983 TV Special)
Not Rated | 69 min | Comedy
Eddie Murphy's raunchy, raucous stand-up comedy routine is captured for posterity on this tape.
Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Eddie Murphy, James Argiro, Gus Loundermon, Brian O'Neal
Votes: 18,529
13. Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain (2011)
R | 89 min | Documentary, Comedy
Experience the show that quickly became a national phenomenon, and get an up close and personal look at Kevin Hart back in Philly, where he began his journey to become one of the funniest comedians of all time. You will laugh 'til it hurts.
Directors: Leslie Small, Tim Story | Stars: Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Will 'Spank' Horton, Harry Ratchford
Votes: 6,486 | Gross: $7.71M
14. Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020 TV Special)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld performs at the Beacon Theatre in New York City with his take on everyday life, uncovering comedy in the commonplace.
Director: Joe DeMaio | Star: Jerry Seinfeld
Votes: 5,705
15. Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only (2023)
TV-MA | 82 min | Documentary, Biography
Follow these two comedy icons behind the scenes throughout a tour that will follow the couple as they tell firsthand accounts of their early lives, their struggles, their triumphs, and their brotherhood.
Director: Rashidi Natara Harper | Stars: Estee Adoram, Dave Becky, Jay Brown, Wayne Brown
Votes: 765
16. Fern Brady: Autistic Bikini Queen (2024)
57 min | Comedy
The irreverent Scottish comedian tackles big themes like death, decline and the disappointments of middle age in her stand-up special filmed in Bristol.
Director: Phoebe Bourke | Star: Fern Brady
Votes: 434
17. Being Charlie (2015)
R | 97 min | Drama, Romance
A would-be governor's addicted son goes down the long, rough road of rehab, fighting against recovery every inch of the way.
Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Nick Robinson, Common, Cary Elwes, Devon Bostick
Votes: 4,801 | Gross: $0.01M
18. This Is My Life (1992)
PG-13 | 105 min | Drama
A stand-up comic (Julie Kavner) neglects her two daughters in the midst of her newfound fame.
Director: Nora Ephron | Stars: Julie Kavner, Samantha Mathis, Gaby Hoffmann, Carrie Fisher
Votes: 1,401 | Gross: $2.92M
19. The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)
R | 115 min | Comedy, Documentary
A concert film featuring four major African American stand up comedians.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric The Entertainer, Bernie Mac
Votes: 6,076 | Gross: $38.18M
20. Funny Bones (1995)
R | 128 min | Comedy, Drama
An unsuccessful comedian uncovers a family secret and learns the true price of letting inherent talent shine.
Director: Peter Chelsom | Stars: Jerry Lewis, Oliver Platt, Lee Evans, Leslie Caron
Votes: 3,899 | Gross: $0.53M
21. Comedy Central Presents (1998–2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Comedy
A television series featuring various stand-up comics.
Stars: Mike Birbiglia, Todd Barry, Lewis Black, Stephen Lynch
Votes: 1,208
22. Funny Thing About Love (2021)
PG | 96 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
A successful business woman takes her boyfriend home for Thanksgiving only to find her family is scheming to reunite her with her lost love.
Director: Adam White | Stars: Jon Heder, Barry Corbin, Summer Bellessa, Brooke White
Votes: 383
23. Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American (2021 TV Special)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
Tennessee-born comedian, actor, and podcast host Nate Bargatze is back with his second hour-long Netflix original comedy special.
Director: Troy Miller | Stars: Nate Bargatze, Kelly Nixon
Votes: 2,084
24. John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Comedy
John Mulaney relays his childhood and Saturday Night Live (1975), eviscerates the value of college, and laments getting older in this comedy special. Other topics include the church, his family, President Trump and pedophiles abducting kids.
Director: Alex Timbers | Stars: John Mulaney, Jon Brion, Carole Shelley
Votes: 9,114
25. Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny (2010 TV Special)
TV-MA | 72 min | Documentary, Comedy
"Seriously Funny" stars Kevin Hart performing in front of a sold out crowd live from Cleveland, Ohio - where he delivers his hilarious and unique brand of comedy. In this unforgettable ... See full summary »
Director: Shannon Hartman | Stars: Kim Delgado, Kevin Hart, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal
Votes: 5,875
26. Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003)
PG-13 | 105 min | Comedy, Documentary
The comedic stylings of four sort-of famous funnymen are brought to the big screen courtesy of this 2002 documentary.
Director: C.B. Harding | Stars: Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Ron White, Larry the Cable Guy
Votes: 4,744 | Gross: $0.60M
27. Dave Chappelle: The Closer (2021 TV Special)
TV-MA | 72 min | Comedy
As he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight; and get a few things off his chest.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Daphne Dorman
Votes: 28,881
28. Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (2000 TV Special)
TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy
Dave Chappelle returns to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Albert Precourt
Votes: 10,919
29. Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones (2019 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Comedy
Dave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis, and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in a defiant stand-up special filmed in Atlanta.
Director: Stan Lathan | Star: Dave Chappelle
Votes: 28,136
30. Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024)
100 min | Documentary | Completed
A feature length documentary that explores the history of LGBTQ+ stand up comedy, considering its importance as an instrument for social change over the past five decades.
Director: Page Hurwitz | Stars: Patti Harrison, Lea DeLaria, Eddie Izzard, Tig Notaro
31. The Fluffy Movie: Unity Through Laughter (2014)
PG-13 | 101 min | Documentary, Comedy
A comedy concert film that captures the on-stage performance and inspirational success story of Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias.
Directors: Manny Rodriguez, Jay Lavender | Stars: Gabriel Iglesias, Jacqueline Obradors, Gina Brillon, Alfred Robles
Votes: 4,236 | Gross: $2.83M
32. Kevin Hart: I'm a Grown Little Man (2009 TV Special)
TV-MA | 73 min | Documentary, Comedy
With his wisecracking one-of-a-kind style of comedy, Kevin Hart pokes fun at everyone - even his audience.
Director: Shannon Hartman | Star: Kevin Hart
Votes: 4,856
33. Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain (2013)
R | 75 min | Documentary, Comedy
Filmed at a sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden, comedian Kevin Hart delivers material from his 2012 "Let Me Explain" concert tour.
Directors: Leslie Small, Tim Story | Stars: Kevin Hart, Harry Ratchford, Will 'Spank' Horton, Joey Wells
Votes: 9,389 | Gross: $32.24M
34. Kevin Hart: Irresponsible (2019 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
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.
Director: Leslie Small | Star: Kevin Hart
Votes: 5,119
35. Comedy Chaos (2024)
TV-14 | 35 min | Comedy
After getting kicked out of his own company, a hapless man must juggle his delicate marriage and his struggling comedy club.
Stars: Raditya Dika, Susan Sameh, Joshua Suherman, Yono Bakrie
Votes: 117
36. Sebastian Maniscalco: Is It Me? (2022 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
It follows Sebastian as he gives takes on his wife's restaurant etiquette, the realities of present-day preschool and examines human behavior, which forces him to beg the question: is it just me?
Director: Peter Segal | Stars: Sebastian Maniscalco, Angel Rose
Votes: 1,185
37. Sleazy Does It with Sally Mullins (2020 TV Special)
Not Rated | 51 min | Comedy
Sally Mullins has been doing stand-up comedy in Los Angeles for twenty years but the crowds did not know she was also a porn star. The comedy cougar does not hold back in Sleazy Does it.
Director: Dennis Devine | Stars: Sally Mullins, Thryshon Battle, Hannah Canetti, Kim Clevenger
Votes: 20
38. Kevin Hart Presents: Plastic Cup Boyz (2014 TV Special)
Not Rated | 82 min | Comedy
Led by Kevin Hart, The Plastic Cup Boyz are stepping into the spotlight with their stand-up and sketches. Joey Wells, Will "Spank" Horton, and Na'im Lynn take the stage in this comedy special taped at the House of Blues in San Diego.
Director: Jay Chapman | Stars: Kevin Hart, Will 'Spank' Horton, Na'im Lynn, Joey Wells
Votes: 167
39. Totally Baked (2007)
Not Rated | 88 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Meet Dave Bertman, a tightly wound 37 year-old father of one. Bertman's "higher" education begins when medical marijuana activists wielding "loaded" weapons interrupt a planned reunion ... See full summary »
Director: Lee Abbott | Stars: John Oates, Thomas Lyons, Craig Shoemaker, Heather Sossaman
Votes: 888
40. Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Comedy
Richard Pryor's classic 1979 concert film has him discussing a wide range of topics, including race, the police and his favorite target -- himself.
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Richard Pryor, Patti LaBelle, Huey P. Newton, Jennifer Lee Pryor
Votes: 5,831 | Gross: $30.00M
41. Tell No One (2012)
Unrated | 85 min | Comedy, Romance
Matthia is about to move to Madrid to be with his boyfriend Eduard, so he won't have to reveal to the family of being gay. Eduard, however, is convinced that their marriage has the blessing... See full summary »
Director: Ivan Silvestrini | Stars: Josafat Vagni, Monica Guerritore, Francesco Montanari, Antonino Bruschetta
Votes: 1,566
42. Robin Williams Live on Broadway (2002 TV Special)
TV-MA | 99 min | Documentary, Comedy
The fourth HBO stand-up special by Robin Williams.
Director: Marty Callner | Star: Robin Williams
Votes: 6,305
43. Pardon Mon Affaire (1976)
PG | 105 min | Comedy, Romance
As loyal as a dove, a family man is about to tell his first lie to his wife when he falls for an enchanting woman in a billowy red dress. With a bit of help, he just might get what he wishes for; however, is love always a bed of roses?
Director: Yves Robert | Stars: Jean Rochefort, Claude Brasseur, Guy Bedos, Victor Lanoux
Votes: 2,357
44. Nate Bargatze: Full Time Magic (2015 TV Special)
TV-14 | 64 min | Comedy
Filmed at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City, the hilarious and charming "Full Time Magic" is Nate Bargatze's first one-hour stand-up special. Despite being a married man with a young ... See full summary »
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Nate Bargatze
Votes: 484
45. Def Comedy Jam (1992–2008)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A stand-up comedy series from Russell Simmons showcasing legendary comedians including Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Martin Lawrence, DL Hughley, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock and more.
Stars: Kid Capri, Martin Lawrence, D.L. Hughley, Russell Simmons
Votes: 625
46. Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill (1998 Video)
Unrated | 115 min | Documentary, Comedy
Executive transvestite Eddie Izzard takes his show to San Francisco to give a brief history of pagan and Christian religions, the building of Stonehenge, the birth of the Church of England ... See full summary »
Director: Lawrence Jordan | Star: Eddie Izzard
Votes: 7,529
47. Jerry Before Seinfeld (2017 TV Special)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld takes the stage at the comedy club where he began his career to recount his early life.
Director: Michael Bonfiglio | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Brogan, Mark Schiff, Carolyn Liebling
Votes: 6,110
48. Chris Rock: Bring the Pain (1996 TV Special)
TV-MA | 58 min | Comedy
The second HBO stand-up special by Chris Rock.
Director: Keith Truesdell | Stars: Chris Rock, Jim Breuer, Mario Joyner, Tracy Morgan
Votes: 4,240
49. Dave Chappelle: Equanimity (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Dave talks about not actually growing up in the projects, the hate he received from the transgender community, and from fake news.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings
Votes: 13,627
50. Comic Relief (I) (1986 TV Special)
128 min | Comedy
The first in a series of specials hosted by Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and Whoopi Goldberg using comedy to raise awareness for poverty.
Directors: Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, John Moffitt, Robin Williams | Stars: Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Steve Allen
Votes: 216