Best Stand Up Comedy Movies & TV Shows
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Showtime at the Apollo
Rising comics and singers are showcased in this long-running variety show from the Apollo Theater in New York City's Harlem neighborhood.
Ron Funches: Giggle Fit
Ron Funches makes a dramatic wrestling-inspired entrance before hitting the stage for an hour that demonstrates his unique style accentuating the positive about a wide range of things he loves and enjoys: vision boarding, losing weight, parenting his autistic son, TV, and wrestling.
The Jackie Gleason Show
The prodigiously talented Gleason became a TV icon after he joined CBS from DuMont, where his work on `Calvalcade of Stars' had established many of his trademark characters, including Reginald Van Gleason III, the Poor Soul and Ralph Kramden, featured here, along with Art Carney, in `Honeymooners' sketches. The Emmy-winning mix also featured guest stars, musical comedy, the glitzy June Taylor Dancers and Frank Fontaine's Crazy Guggenheim character.
Daniel Sloss: Live Shows
Comedian Daniel Sloss is ready to find the funny in some very dark topics, from the deeply personal to the truly irreverent.
Bo Burnham: Inside
Stuck in COVID-19 lockdown, US comedian and musician Bo Burnham attempts to stay sane and happy by writing, shooting and performing a one-man comedy special.
James Acaster: Repertoire
Offbeat comic James Acaster covers the strange, the mundane and everything in between in this collection of four wide-ranging stand-up specials.
Bill Burr Presents: The Ringers
Legendary comedian Bill Burr curates stand-up from a lineup of exciting up-and-coming comics.
Sommore: A Queen With No Spades
Sommore is back for her 4th self-produced comedy special. Filmed at the Beautiful Faena Theater in Miami Beach, she covers topics ranging from her own personal growth and development, to her unique perspective on life, politics and individual choice.
Soho Theatre Live
The very best comedy filmed live at Soho Theatre, London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.
Frankie Boyle's Tour of Scotland
Frankie sets off on a stand-up tour of Scotland. On four trips to four gigs, he meets a heady mix of people and places, filtering his nation’s past and present through his unique mind.
George Carlin: You are All Diseased
You Are All Diseased is the 16th album and 11th HBO live broadcast stand-up special by comedian George Carlin, recorded on February 6, 1999, at the Beacon Theater in New York City. "How's Everybody Doin'?" - 0:54 "Airport Security" - 8:02 "Fear of Germs" - 5:58 "Cigars" - 1:39 "Angels" - 1:10 "Harley-Davidson" - 1:23 "House of Blues" - 2:00 "Minority Language" - 2:12 "Man Stuff" - 5:23 "Kids and Parents" - 6:51 "TV Tonight" - 3:53 "Names" - 4:23 "Advertising Lullabye" - 2:37 "American Bullshit" - 2:39 "Businessmen" - 1:26 "Religion" - 2:06 "There is No God" - 8:37
National Theatre Live: Fleabag
Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose.
The King of Comedy
Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.
This Filthy World
In this filmed version of cult film director John Waters' popular one-man show, the Pink Flamingos and A Dirty Shame director takes the stage to discuss everything from his early influences, fondest career memories, and notorious struggles against the MPAA rating system. Part endearing memoir and part hilarious lecture, This Filthy World touches on everything from the insanity of contemporary pop culture to the director's unforgettable early collaborations with inimitable Pink Flamingos star Divine.
The Larry Sanders Show
Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look behind the scenes and to show us a convincing slice of behind the camera life.
Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King
Comic Hasan Minhaj of "The Daily Show" shares personal stories about racism, immigrant parents, prom night horrors and more in this stand-up special.
Eddie Murphy: Delirious
Taped live and in concert at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. in August, 1983, Eddie Murphy: Delirious captures Eddie Murphy's wild and outrageous stand-up comedy act, which he performed in New York and eighteen other cities across the U.S. to standing-room-only audiences. Eddie's comedy was groundbreaking, completely new, razor sharp and definitely funny.Eddie Murphy pontificates in his own vulgarly hilarious fashion on everything from bizarre sexual fantasies to reliving the family barbecue, and is peppered with Eddie's one-of-a-kind wit. Laugh along as Eddie reminiscences of hot childhood days and the ice cream man intermixed with classic vocal parodies of top American entertainers.Experience Eddie Murphy at his best, live and red hot! Delirious! Uncensored and Uncut!
Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy
A documentary about the life and career of controversial stand-up comedian, Patrice O'Neal, who released only one special before his death in 2011.
Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones
Dave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in this defiant stand-up special.
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger
An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word
The Johnny Carson Show
While working as a staff writer on The Red Skelton Show, local Los Angeles television comedian Carson filled in as host when Skelton was injured during a show rehearsal. As a result of Carson’s performance, CBS created the primetime variety program: The Johnny Carson Show, a traditional potpourri of comedy, music, dance, skits and monologues. The short-lived 1955-56 series served as a precursor of what would come later for Carson, planting the seeds for sketches he would perform on the later The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson such as "Mighty Carson Art Players".
Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer
From his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, Dave Chappelle lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered stand-up comedy special.
Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
Short documentary / tribute to the late, truly great American stand-up comedian Bill Hicks, included as an extra in several box sets. Bill Hicks passed away in 1994, taken tragically young aged only 32. His legend and reputation, however, continue to grow. "It's Just a Ride" is a celebration of his life and work, featuring numerous clips of Bill's many recorded stand-up performances, along with trbutes from Sean Hughes, Eric Bogosian, David Letterman and Eddie Izzard, amongst others.
John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons
In this one-man Broadway show, John Leguizamo finds humor and heartbreak as he traces 3,000 years of Latin history in an effort to help his bullied son.
Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker
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, black leaders and relationships.
The Big Sick
Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.
Def Comedy Jam
Def Comedy Jam is a HBO television series produced by Russell Simmons. The series had its original run from July 1, 1992 to January 1, 1997. The show returned on HBO's fall lineup in 2006. Def Comedy Jam helped to launch the careers of several African-American stand-up comedians.
An Evening with Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith interacts in Q&A sessions throughout various college stops in the USA.
Colin Quinn: Red State, Blue State
Stand-up comedian Colin Quinn calls out the hypocrisies of the left and the right in this special based on his politically charged Off-Broadway show.
DeMarcus Cousins Presents Boogie's Comedy Slam
DeMarcus Cousins Presents Boogie's Comedy Slam hosted by Mike Epps featuring Gary Owen, Karlous Miller, Tony Roberts and Red Grant
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert
Richard Pryor delivers monologues on race, sex, family and his favorite target—himself, live at the Terrace Theatre in Long Beach, California.
The Jeselnik Offensive
The Jeselnik Offensive is an American late-night television program that airs on Comedy Central. It is hosted by stand-up comedian Anthony Jeselnik, who extends his onstage character into weekly, topical humor with a sociopathic, dark twist. The show primarily consists of a monologue and two panelists who join Jeselnik in adding a humorous take on shocking, lurid news stories. The series premiered February 19, 2013, on Comedy Central. It was renewed for a second season on April 26, 2013, and aired July 9, 2013.
Man on the Moon
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
Richard Pryor's stand-up act includes his frank discussion about his freebasing addiction, as well as the infamous night on June 9, 1980 that he caught on fire.
Eddie Murphy Raw
Eddie Murphy delights, shocks and entertains with dead-on celebrity impersonations, observations on '80s love, sex and marriage, a remembrance of Mom's hamburgers and much more.
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon
Ricky Gervais dishes out controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity in a taboo-busting comedy special about the end of humanity. Recorded at The London Palladium.
Comedy Central Roast of James Franco
It's James Franco's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.
Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black... So Was Cleopatra
Few comedians can stir up controversy like the legendary Paul Mooney -- writer for Richard Pryor, creator of In Living Color's Homey the Clown and featured guest on Chappelle's Show. With his characteristic brutal honesty, Mooney passionately and hysterically charges into the electrified currents of racial tension. In this magnificent standup performance at Hollywood's Laugh Factory, Mooney earns a standing ovation with his relentless no-holds-barred observations on black history, stereotypes and prejudices, living in White America, celebrity divas and much, much more!
Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen
It's Charlie Sheen's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.
Knock Knock, It's Tig Notaro
Tig Notaro travels across the country to perform in the homes, back yards and basements of her fans. Even though each show has the potential to be a disaster, she dives into the chaos time and again to free herself from the comedy circuit grind.
Bill Cosby: Himself
A 1983 stand-up comedy film featuring the comedy of Bill Cosby. Filmed before a live audience at the Hamilton Place Theatre, in Hamilton, Ontario. Cosby gives his comedic views on people who drink too much and take drugs, going to the dentist, marriage and parenthood.
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.
Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain
Experience the show that quickly became a national phenomenon. Get an up-close and personal look at Kevin back in Philly where he began his journey to become one of the funniest comedians of all time. You will laugh 'til it hurts!
Dry Bar Comedy
The worlds largest collection of clean stand-up. Always clever. Always clean.
Bill Engvall: Just Sell Him for Parts
Shot on the stage at the beautiful Coronado Theater in Rockford, Ill., Bill Engvall showcases his iconic brand of observational satire that is as relatable as it is laugh out loud funny. From beating up his body on Dancing with the Stars, to some of his new favorite “Here’s Your Sign” jokes, audiences are in for an hour of jam-packed fun.
A list of the greatest movies & tv shows about Stand Up Comedy. On this top list of Stand Up Comedy movies are films such as, Showtime at the Apollo, MICerz, Ron Funches: Giggle Fit, The Jackie Gleason Show, Daniel Sloss: Live Shows, Bo Burnham: Inside, James Acaster: Repertoire, One Night Stand, Bill Burr Presents: The Ringers, among many other enticing movies about Stand Up Comedy.What would you say are among the best Stand Up Comedy movies of all time. And how many of these popular films have you seen before.