An immature, newly unemployed comic must navigate the murky waters of adulthood after her fling with a graduate student results in an unplanned pregnancy.

Manny Lewis

2015

English

6.1

♡ 8

22%

Anthony Mir Director

Damien Garvey as Jimmy

Simon Westaway as Joel Hillman

Roy Billing as Lyle

Leeanna Walsman as Maria

The film follows the story of a famous fictional stand-up comedian Manny Lewis, who connects with millions of fans but finds it hard to connect to one person. Manny struggles to overcome his sense of alienation and shyness, and a difficult relationship with his father, in a romantic and feel-good quest for the love of the quirky Maria.

Middle Man

2016

English

5.8

♡ 6

61%

Ned Crowley Director

Anne Dudek as Grail

Jim O'Heir as Lenny

Chris Gann as Militia Man

Kelly Mantle as TQ / The Queen

When a hapless, unfunny, wanna-be comedian picks up a mysterious hitchhiker on his way to Vegas to audition for the Monte Guy show, he unwittingly becomes trapped in a desert-town killing spree that also has a very unexpected consequence - it improves his comedy.

Standing Up, Falling Down

2019

English

6.6

♡ 12

86%

long island, new york

stand-up comedian

stand-up comedy

Matt Ratner Director

Eloise Mumford as Becky

Debra Monk as Jeanie Rollins

Grace Gummer as Megan

Jill Hennessy as Vanessa

An unlikely friendship kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A. — forced to move back home to Eastern Long Island with his tail between his legs — and a tragically flawed, but charming and charismatic, alcoholic dermatologist. Discovering to be kindred spirits, each helps the other find healing, in addition to the confidence to face the "failures" in their lives.

Debra Digiovanni: Single, Awkward, Female

6.6

Manny Rodriguez Director

Debra DiGiovanni as Self - Comic

Debra DiGiovanni is one of the fastest rising international comedy stars. A finalist on Last Comic Standing, Debra was also voted Canada's Best Female Comedian at the Canadian Comedy Awards and has been selling out venues everywhere she performs. Now, Debra is back as a Single, Awkward, Female with her hilarious, unique views on dating, dieting, and love as only she can share.

Standing Up for Sunny

2019

English

6.7

♡ 12

Steven Vidler Director

Radha Mitchell as Dean

Barry Humphries as Himself

Megan Smart as Jo-Beth

RJ Mitte as Travis

An isolated guy with cerebral palsy is railroaded into helping an unassertive comedienne, and finds love and acceptance through stand-up comedy.

This Is Not a Comedy

2021

Spanish

5.1

38%

Gabriel Nuncio Director

Cecilia Suárez as Cecilia Suarez

Renata Vaca as Dayana

Cassandra Ciangherotti as Leyre

Adriana Paz as Melissa

A comedian finds new meaning in his life when his best friend asks him to be her sperm donor, and he meets a girl who connects with the cosmos.

I Am Comic

2010

English

6.5

♡ 2

66%

Jordan Brady Director

Dom Irrera as Self

Paul Rodriguez as Self

Margaret Cho as Self

Scott Aukerman as Self

Through unprecedented backstage access and candid interviews, the film weaves through the absurd world of the working comedian and reveals a crazy and hilarious psychological profile of its practitioners. We also follow retired comic Ritch Shydner's attempt to climb back on stage after a thirteen-year hiatus. At the top of his game in the 1980's, Shydner had HBO specials, shot five pilot TV shows, and numerous late night appearances (Carson, Letterman, Leno, etc.) but the big time eluded him. Equipped with the collective wisdom and nutty musings of over 80 of his peers, he gives it another shot. Does Ritch have what it takes to connect with today's young crowds and still get the laughs?

Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You

2019

English

6.9

♡ 2

Action

american stand-up comedian

David Paul Meyer Director

Roy Wood Jr. as Self

Roy Wood Jr. explores some of today's most complicated issues, from the plight of the black superhero to national anthem protests.

Comedy Queen

2022

Swedish

6.7

Drama

father daughter relationship

Sanna Lenken Director

Anna Bjelkerud as Farmor

Camila Bejarano Wahlgren as Linn

Julia Marko-Nord as Märtas mamma

Sigrid Johnson as Sasha

After her mother’s death and father’s ensuing depression, 13-year-old Sasha decides to look on the bright side of life and become a stand-up comedian.

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special

2022

English

7.5

♡ 15

100%

Norm MacDonald Director

Norm MacDonald as

Adam Sandler as Self

Conan O'Brien as Self

Dave Chappelle as Self

In his final comedy special, Norm Macdonald ponders casinos, cannibalism, living wills and why you have to be ready for whatever life throws your way, all done in front of a camera, without an audience, and in one take. After his set, Norm's friends and fellow comics gather to salute him.

Marcella Arguello: Bitch, Grow Up!

2023

English

6.0

♡ 1

Aida Rodriguez Director

Marcella Arguello as Self

Arguello couples her larger-than-life stage presence with her brutally honest take on post-pandemic hook ups and why broke men are better in bed, an exploration of how “Beauty and the Beast” triggered an epiphany, and a self-reflection on her middle school D.A.R.E. essay.

Andrew Schulz: Infamous

2022

English

7.6

76%

Mark Gagnon Director

Andrew Schulz as Self

Andrew Schulz delivers his latest comedy special INFAMOUS, a daring, raw performance filmed during his 10 month sold-out' "Infamous Tour" at The Paramount in Austin, TX. For Schulz nothing is off limits. There's only one rule at his shows - everyone gets these jokes.

Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup

2011

English

8.0

♡ 5

87%

David Steinberg Director

Norm MacDonald as Self

Norm MacDonald, the iconic anchor of SNL's "Weekend Update" and star of the cult classic Dirty Work, is back with a vengeance.

Sarah Millican: Outsider Live

7.2

Brian Klein Director

Sarah Millican as Self

Live stand-up performance by Geordie comic Sarah Millican, recorded at the Brighton Dome as part of her 2016 nationwide tour. Her irreverent take on modern life includes her views on living in the countryside, bullying and body image.

American: The Bill Hicks Story

2009

English

7.7

♡ 4

Matt Harlock Director

John Farneti as Self

James Ladmirault as Self

David Johndrow as Self

Lynn Hicks as Self

American: The Bill Hicks Story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian Bill Hicks.

Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only

2023

English

6.2

♡ 5

75%

Biography

Documentary

stand-up comedian

Rashidi Natara Harper Director

Kevin Hart as Self

Matthew McConaughey as Self

Jim Carrey as Self

Robert Townsend as Self

From back in the day to the top of their game, Kevin Hart and Chris Rock offer an unparalleled, behind-the-scenes look at their friendship and careers.

Call Me Lucky

2015

English

7.5

♡ 9

84%

80%

Action

Biography

childhood sexual abuse

Bobcat Goldthwait Director

Margaret Cho as Herself

Steven Wright as Himself

John Ennis as Himself

Patton Oswalt as Himself

An inspiring, triumphant and wickedly funny portrait of one of comedy’s most enigmatic and important figures, CALL ME LUCKY tells the story of Barry Crimmins, a beer-swilling, politically outspoken and whip-smart comic whose efforts in the 70s and 80s fostered the talents of the next generation of standup comedians. But beneath Crimmins’ gruff, hard-drinking, curmudgeonly persona lay an undercurrent of rage stemming from his long-suppressed and horrific abuse as a child – a rage that eventually found its way out of the comedy clubs and television shows and into the political arena.

Bebe's Kids

1992

English

5.9

♡ 8

36%

Bruce W. Smith Director

Tina Lifford as Additional Voices

Barbara Harris as Additional Voices

J.D. Hall as Additional Voices

Reynaldo Rey as Lush

When Robin meets the lovely Jamika he thinks he's in heaven. But when he meets her friend Bebe's children, whom she is looking after, he knows he's in hell.

Punchline

1988

English

5.9

♡ 12

57%

David Seltzer Director

Taylor Negron as Albert Emperato

John Goodman as John Krytsick

Sally Field as Lilah Krytsick

Tom Hanks as Steven Gold

Lilah Krytsick is a mother and housewife who's always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Steven Gold is an experienced stand-up seemingly on the cusp of success. When the two meet, they form an unlikely friendship, and Steven tries to help the untried Lilah develop her stage act. Despite the objections of her family and some very wobbly beginnings, Lilah improves, and soon she finds herself competing with Steven for a coveted television spot.

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Comedy Queen

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special

Marcella Arguello: Bitch, Grow Up!

Andrew Schulz: Infamous

Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup

Sarah Millican: Outsider Live

American: The Bill Hicks Story

Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only

Call Me Lucky

Bebe's Kids

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