Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.
Casts Jon Favreau, Kevin Smith, Bobby Cannavale, Freddie Prinze Jr., Matthew Perry, Whoopi Goldberg, Martin Short, Jimmy Fallon, Christopher Guest, Janeane Garofalo
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Mario Jean : Aller de l'avant
SXSW Comedy with Natasha Leggero
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The Muppet Movie
Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger
Comedian
George Lopez: America's Mexican
Setup, Punch
James Veitch: Straight to VHS
Tammy Pescatelli's Way After School Special
Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin'
Uffe Holm: CHAMP
Azeem Banatwalla: Problems
Abish Mathew: Whoop!
SIMILAR MOVIES
Luke Heggie: Have That
IMDB 0 | Feb , 2020
This one hour show was recorded live at The Metro Theatre in Sydney in June 2019, and features special guest CAM KNIGHT.Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids
IMDB 6 | Aug , 2020
Former "Saturday Night Live" star Rob Schneider returns to the stage and shares his take on life, love and dinosaur dreams in this stand-up special. Ending with a surprise duet performance with his daughter, singer-songwriter Elle King, Rob talks about potty training his young daughters and his own pig potential.Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning
IMDB 6.1 | Aug , 2020
Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" writer Sam Jay serves up fresh takes on relationships, travel nightmares, the audacity of white people and more.Abbuzze! Der Badesalz-Film
IMDB 6.6 | Jan , 1996
Bert Visscher: Afijn
IMDB 0 | Feb , 2014
Michael van Peel: Van Peel Overleeft 2013
IMDB 6.6 | Dec , 2013
Mario Jean : Aller de l'avant
IMDB 6.5 | Dec , 2022
Five years since Moi, Mario his last solo show, after more than 1,500 performances of his previous shows delivered in front of more than a million spectators, Mario Jean returns in force and in great shape, with a desire to renew himself, to progress and surprise again. His unique, versatile and unifying style allows him to tackle themes in which people recognize themselves, while surprising them. Among the favorite subjects of Aller de l'avant are human intelligence and stupidity, the joys and sorrows of aging, overconsumption, television and advertising, and one's children who are still at home. and he reserves a number on sexual consent.SXSW Comedy with Natasha Leggero
IMDB 5.5 | Jul , 2016
Another Period’s Natasha Leggero hosts an all-star lineup of today’s finest comedians in part one of this two-part showcase filmed live at the 2016 SXSW Comedy Festival. Along with some star-studded sneak peeks at the festival, catch hilarious sets from Baron Vaughn, Andrew Santino, Emily Heller, James Adomian, and Moshe Kasher.Sommore: A Queen With No Spades
IMDB 8 | Dec , 2018
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.The Muppet Movie
IMDB 7.2 | Jun , 1979
A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there he meets his future muppet crew while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger
IMDB 7.5 | Oct , 2021
Roy Wood Jr. discusses the difference between "ancestors" and "forefathers," why Leonardo DiCaprio is the greatest white ally ever and how celebrities use fame to get people out of prison.Comedian
IMDB 6.6 | Oct , 2002
A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.George Lopez: America's Mexican
IMDB 7.7 | Feb , 2007
Superstar comedian/actor George Lopez, one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry, made his HBO solo debut performed live in front of a packed house at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. Lopez delivers a hilarious routine touching on his own Latino roots, immigration and naturalization, modern-day kids, old-school values, interacial relationships, and the future.Setup, Punch
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2013
Showing that there is always a reason to laugh, stand-up comic Reuben Stein does the most daring set of his life. The consequences will change his life forever and allow him to discover the true nature of performance.James Veitch: Straight to VHS
IMDB 5 | Aug , 2020
Presented by Team Coco, James Veitch's comedy special explores technology, retro gaming, and finding love through troubleshooting theory.Tammy Pescatelli's Way After School Special
IMDB 7.5 | Mar , 2020
Tammy went back to her hometown and performed at her high school. It's easy to make strangers who found you in success laugh, but how about people who knew you before puberty? In an 80s flashback, this former captain of the cheerleaders became the most likely to make you laugh!Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin'
IMDB 6.4 | Jan , 2019
Comedian/actor Amanda Seales stars in her first HBO stand-up special, taped in front of a live audience at the Edison Ballroom in NYC.Uffe Holm: CHAMP
IMDB 0 | Jul , 2016
Azeem Banatwalla: Problems
IMDB 7.1 | Jan , 2019
Azeem Banatwalla's second stand-up special is a wickedly dark show that taps into the inner, evil voice in the back of all our heads, and uses it to solve the biggest problems plaguing the country – stupidity, moral policing, racism, indoctrination, overpopulation, Kashmir, the government, and of course, Pigeons. There’s also a joke about Salman if that’s what you’re into. Nobody’s judging youAbish Mathew: Whoop!
IMDB 5 | Dec , 2018
Abish Mathew is the world's greatest stand-up comedian (*citation needed) and this is the world's greatest stand-up special (*this definitely needs a citation). Every great punchline has a great set up! And in this one-hour special, we find out how Abish was set up to be a punchline his whole life.