Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "comedy-club"

1. Joker (I) (2019)

R | 122 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.

Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy

Votes: 1,488,366 | Gross: $335.45M

2. The Big Sick (2017)

R | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Director: Michael Showalter | Stars: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano

Votes: 143,572 | Gross: $42.87M

3. Man on the Moon (1999)

R | 118 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

The life and career of legendary comedian Andy Kaufman.

Director: Milos Forman | Stars: Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Gerry Becker, Greyson Erik Pendry

Votes: 137,474 | Gross: $34.58M

4. Fame (1980)

R | 134 min | Drama, Music, Musical

A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.

Director: Alan Parker | Stars: Eddie Barth, Irene Cara, Lee Curreri, Laura Dean

Votes: 24,685 | Gross: $0.12M

5. Feel Good (2020–2021)

TV-MA | 315 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The series follows recovering addict and comedian Mae, who is trying to control the addictive behaviors and intense romanticism that permeate every facet of their life.

Stars: Mae Martin, Charlotte Ritchie, Phil Burgers, Jack Barry

Votes: 13,821

6. Anything Else (2003)

R | 108 min | Comedy, Romance

Jerry Falk learns a lesson the hard way when he falls in love with the beautiful but flighty Amanda.

Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen, Jason Biggs, Christina Ricci, Danny DeVito

Votes: 32,672 | Gross: $3.20M

7. The Hero (I) (2017)

R | 96 min | Drama, Romance

An ailing movie star comes to terms with his past and mortality.

Director: Brett Haley | Stars: Sam Elliott, Laura Prepon, Krysten Ritter, Nick Offerman

Votes: 10,446 | Gross: $4.08M

8. The Comedian (III) (2016)

R | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A look at the life of an aging insult comic named Jack Burke.

Director: Taylor Hackford | Stars: Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito, Edie Falco

Votes: 8,051 | Gross: $1.66M

9. Mo' Better Blues (1990)

R | 130 min | Drama, Music, Romance

Jazz trumpeter Bleek Gilliam makes questionable decisions in his professional and romantic lives.

Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Wesley Snipes, Giancarlo Esposito

Votes: 13,659 | Gross: $16.15M

10. Down to Earth (2001)

PG-13 | 87 min | Comedy, Fantasy

After dying before his time, an aspiring black comic gets a second shot at life - by being placed in the body of a wealthy white businessman.

Directors: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz | Stars: Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri, Eugene Levy

Votes: 24,794 | Gross: $64.19M

11. Something New (I) (2006)

PG-13 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Kenya McQueen, an accountant finds love in the most unexpected place when she agrees to go on a blind date with Brian Kelly, a sexy and free-spirited landscaper.

Director: Sanaa Hamri | Stars: Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Golden Brooks, Fuzzy Fantabulous

Votes: 14,453 | Gross: $11.43M

12. Obvious Child (2014)

R | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A twenty-something comedienne's unplanned pregnancy forces her to confront the realities of independent womanhood for the first time.

Director: Gillian Robespierre | Stars: Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann, Gabe Liedman

Votes: 26,335 | Gross: $3.12M

13. Don't Think Twice (2016)

R | 92 min | Comedy, Drama

When a member of a popular New York City improv troupe gets a huge break, the rest of the group - all best friends - start to realize that not everyone is going to make it after all.

Director: Mike Birbiglia | Stars: Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Mike Birbiglia, Chris Gethard

Votes: 18,218 | Gross: $4.42M

14. Talk to Me (2007)

R | 118 min | Biography, Drama, History

The story of Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular talk show host and community activist in the 1960s.

Director: Kasi Lemmons | Stars: Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bruce McFee, Mike Epps

Votes: 10,272 | Gross: $4.47M

15. Night Patrol (1984)

R | 85 min | Comedy, Crime

A hapless police officer is transferred to the night shift even as he clandestinely pursues a career as a stand up comedian.

Director: Jackie Kong | Stars: Linda Blair, Pat Paulsen, Jaye P. Morgan, Jack Riley

Votes: 1,689

16. Benjamin (II) (2018)

R | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

In Simon Amstell's affecting, bittersweet comedy, a rising young filmmaker is thrown into emotional turmoil by a burgeoning romance and the upcoming premiere of his second feature.

Director: Simon Amstell | Stars: Gabe Gilmour, Jack Rowan, Colin Morgan, Anna Chancellor

Votes: 2,462

17. Comedian (2002)

R | 82 min | Documentary, Comedy

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.

Director: Christian Charles | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Garry Shandling, Greg Giraldo

Votes: 7,288 | Gross: $2.74M

18. Hana and Alice (2004)

135 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

When two best friends develop a crush on the same boy, they develop a plan to trick him into dating them.

Director: Shunji Iwai | Stars: Anne Suzuki, Yû Aoi, Tomohiro Kaku, Sei Hiraizumi

Votes: 4,911

19. Levity (2003)

R | 100 min | Crime, Drama

After two decades in prison for murder, a man is released on parole and returns to his hometown seeking redemption.

Director: Ed Solomon | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Morgan Freeman, Kirsten Dunst, Holly Hunter

Votes: 6,719 | Gross: $0.21M

20. Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From Paris with Love (2015 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 84 min | Drama, Mystery

The Postables---Oliver, Shane, Rita, and Norman return to explore the mystery of true love as they deliver divorce papers to one couple the same day Oliver's missing wife reappears.

Director: Kevin Fair | Stars: Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, Geoff Gustafson

Votes: 1,391

21. The Opening Act (2020)

Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy

Will's true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. When given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show opening for his hero Billy G., he must decide if he wants to continue the life he has set up, or pursue his dream.

Director: Steve Byrne | Stars: Jimmy O. Yang, Alex Moffat, Cedric The Entertainer, Neal Brennan

Votes: 1,191

22. A Raunchy Christmas Story (2018)

TV-MA | 72 min | Comedy

A group of pre millennials arrange a secluded Christmas party to put the romance back into a friend's life. Unbeknownst to them an investigative journalist and a soviet spy are among the guests.

Directors: Maria Biltz, Monica Biltz | Stars: Chris Andersen, Tanya Anderson, Jeremy Biltz, Maria Biltz

Votes: 143

23. Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)

R | 97 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

After severely burning himself in a drug incident, a comedian has a near death experience in which he reviews his life.

Director: Richard Pryor | Stars: Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen, Art Evans, Fay Hauser

Votes: 1,996 | Gross: $18.03M

24. Wonderful World (2009)

R | 89 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Ben Singer has his cynical worldview darkened by his roommate Ibu's sudden medical situation, though the arrival of Ibu's sister, Khadi, might remedy both men's ills.

Director: Joshua Goldin | Stars: Matthew Broderick, Sanaa Lathan, Michael Kenneth Williams, Philip Baker Hall

Votes: 2,495 | Gross: $0.01M

25. The Clairvoyant (1982)

R | 97 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Two uneasy friends, a police officer and a TV talk show host, each pursue the mysterious "handcuff killer" with the aid of an artist who sees - and draws - the killer's crimes before they're committed.

Director: Armand Mastroianni | Stars: Perry King, Norman Parker, Elizabeth Kemp, Kenneth McMillan

Votes: 708

26. Madtown (2016)

R | 120 min | Drama, Thriller

A man, haunted by his sister, is confronted by her years later after she's released from prison.

Director: Charles Moore | Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Rachel Melvin, Amanda Aday, John Billingsley

Votes: 1,002

27. Audacity (2015)

55 min | Drama, Horror

"Audacity" uses a bigoted approach to address a very sensitive subject in contemporary society. Regardless of your views on gay people, you'll gain no fresh insights and nothing of value.

Director: Eddie Roman | Stars: Travis Owens, Molly Ritter, Ben Price, Franklin Killian

Votes: 4,437

28. Something So Right (1982 TV Movie)

120 min | Comedy

Joey lives with his mother. His father isn't around, he doesn't like school, he is bored, and he takes orders from nobody. In other words, he is a real little scamp. At her wits' end with ... See full summary »

Director: Lou Antonio | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Patty Duke, James Farentino, Fred Dryer

Votes: 129

29. Who's the Caboose? (1997)

Not Rated | 94 min | Comedy

A documentary team gets a grant to do a film on a rare fatal disease that is attacking homeless people. However, they quickly find the film too depressing. Ducking into a nightclub, they ... See full summary »

Director: Sam Seder | Stars: Alex Ferrer, Sarah Silverman, Sam Seder, Eric Slovin

Votes: 328

30. Weekend Pass (1984)

R | 88 min | Comedy

Three rookie sailors who have just completed basic training are out on their first weekend pass. As they hit one bar after another, they soon forget everything the Navy ever taught them.

Director: Lawrence Bassoff | Stars: Patrick Houser, Chip McAllister, D.W. Brown, Peter Ellenstein

Votes: 522 | Gross: $21.06M

31. How I Killed My Father (2001)

98 min | Drama, Thriller

When his long-time disappeared father is entering his life again, Jean-Luc, a successful doctor, has no option but to face his own life story. Will he ever be able to forget and forgive?

Director: Anne Fontaine | Stars: Michel Bouquet, Charles Berling, Natacha Régnier, Amira Casar

Votes: 1,079 | Gross: $0.01M

32. The Last Big Thing (1996)

R | 98 min | Comedy, Drama

From a bland tract house on the outskirts of Los Angeles, Simon Geist (with occasional help from his platonic girlfriend Darla) wages war against all of modern American popular culture. ... See full summary »

Director: Dan Zukovic | Stars: Dan Zukovic, Susan Heimbeinder, Mark Ruffalo, Pamela Dickerson

Votes: 422 | Gross: $0.02M

33. The Funny Farm (1983)

R | 94 min | Comedy, Drama

Welcome to the comedy club where young comics make every night riot night. Now, they're taking their act to the streets.

Director: Ron Clark | Stars: Miles Chapin, Peter Aykroyd, Howie Mandel, Tracey E. Bregman

Votes: 144

34. Uncle Ted (2020)

78 min | Comedy

Meet Uncle Ted. Self-proclaimed comic genius and world's greatest showman. Follow him on this wild adventure as he attempts to make the ultimate stage show - Project X

Director: Richard Turner | Stars: Ted Edwards, Lee Bainbridge, Emma Stokes, Barry Ottewell

35. The Comedian (2012)

Not Rated | 79 min | Drama, Romance

Ed (Edward Hogg) is at a crossroads in his life. In his early thirties, his unrewarding job in a call centre is getting more and more frustrating, while his career as a stand-up is not ... See full summary »

Director: Tom Shkolnik | Stars: Edward Hogg, Elisa Lasowski, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Steven Robertson

Votes: 369

36. Mr. Wong (2000)

Animation, Comedy

Mr. Wong an elderly Chinese-American serves his wealthy socialite employer Miss Pam.

Stars: Pam Brady, Kyle McCulloch

Votes: 80

37. Kiss My Act (2001 TV Movie)

95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A modern retelling of the Cyrano de Bergerac story among stand-up comics, with a bartender helping her much better-looking friend seem smart.

Director: Duane Clark | Stars: Camryn Manheim, Scott Cohen, Alexondra Lee, John Catucci

Votes: 404

38. Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986 TV Special)

R | 59 min | Comedy

Rodney Dangerfield is at again with an all-New stage comedy concert: "Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me". Along with his fellow comedians: Bob Nelson, Robert Townsend, Sam Kinison,... See full summary »

Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Rodney Dangerfield, Jeff Altman, Roseanne Barr, Sam Kinison

Votes: 187

39. Lola Blue

94 min | Drama | Completed

Lola Blue, a successful but misanthropic stand-up comedian is forced to join a holistic therapy group program and confront her tormented past.

Director: Eleonora Grilli | Stars: Cinzia Cordella, Errico Liguori, Salvatore Catanese, Syama Rayner

40. Goofballs (1987)

PG | 87 min | Comedy

Another entry in the Canadian "Balls" comedy era, this time set in a golf resort.

Director: Brad Turner | Stars: Ben Gordon, Ron James, John Kozak, Wayne Robson

Votes: 148

41. Spider Man: Lost Cause (2014)

140 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Peter Parker a lone child discovers that his parents were in a horrifying plot to make mankind change. getting bitten by his fathers invention he develops super powers to tries to find ... See full summary »

Director: Joey Lever | Stars: Joey Lever, Craig Ellis, Teravis Ward, Jack Beskeen

Votes: 473

42. Pápa Piquillo (1998)

92 min | Comedy, Drama

Comedy film based on the story of a gypsy patriarch and his grandchildren.

Director: Álvaro Sáenz de Heredia | Stars: Chiquito de la Calzada, Sol Abad, Ángel Amorós, Bigote Arrocet

Votes: 210

43. Stand Up (I) (2007)

Not Rated | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Avi Rosen knows what's really funny: the laughs come with dollar signs in Hollywood. Bidding farewell to his crotchety grandmother, who wishes he'd find a nice Jewish girl and open a ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Rainin | Stars: Max Alexander, Aesop Aquarian, Janette Barber, Joanne Baron

Votes: 98

44. Acts of Worship (2001)

R | 94 min | Drama

Alix is taken in by a photographer, Digna, who despite her friends' protests, tries to help Alix piece her life back together and overcome her addictions.

Director: Rosemary Rodriguez | Stars: Ana Reeder, Michael Hyatt, Christopher Kadish, Nestor Rodriguez

Votes: 318 | Gross: $0.01M

45. Nothin' Goes Right (1988 TV Special)

NC-17 | 83 min | Comedy

Rodney Dangerfield has a showcase of comics including himself, Robert Schimmel and Andrew Dice Clay, among others.

Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Rodney Dangerfield, Lenny Clarke, Andrew Dice Clay, Bill Hicks

Votes: 167

46. Holla If I Kill You (2003 Video)

Not Rated | 81 min | Horror, Comedy

Once the hottest comic in America, Hollaback's name was in hip-hop songs, all over the media making Eminem look like MC Hammer. Then, in a flash, it's gone. He's played out. It's so bad ... See full summary »

Directors: John Polonia, Mark Polonia | Stars: Mike Troy Smith, Mike Yard, Wil Sylvince, Arnold Acevedo

Votes: 130

47. Just Like Me (I) (2009)

PG-13 | 26 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Just Like Me' is the story of Bobby Green, a comedian who thinks he has to be more serious, and Marv Holtz, a serious Psychologist who thinks he needs to lighten up. They both meet Barbara ... See full summary »

Director: David J. Greenberg | Stars: Roberto Lombardi, John Chisholm, Christina Sampson, Jennifer Butler

Votes: 21

48. The Souler Opposite (1998)

R | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

All Barry Singer wants, "is a woman to like him for who he pretends to be," ...or so he says in his act. A stand up comedian toiling in the netherworld of the L.A. comedy scene, Barry's ... See full summary »

Director: Bill Kalmenson | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Timothy Busfield, Janel Moloney, Josh Keaton

Votes: 193 | Gross: $0.00M

49. Looking for Lenny (2011)

Not Rated | 65 min | Documentary

Looking for Lenny is an in-depth, controversial documentary that uses Lenny Bruce's legacy to explore the present condition of the fear of words and expression.

Director: Elan Gale | Stars: Lenny Bruce, Richard Lewis, Robin Williams, Roseanne Barr

Votes: 234

50. Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)

Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Comedy

An off-screen narration, four dozen talking heads, and clips of performances tell a chronological story about Black comedy: who has made us laugh since 1901, what is the nature of their ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Townsend | Stars: Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy, Julian Bond

Votes: 305