Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "stand-up"

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, Paul W. Downs

Votes: 37,732

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: 143,080

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: 605,056 | Gross: $32.38M

4. 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: 326

5. 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: 24,055

6. 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: 71,839

7. 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: 4,115

8. I'm Dying Up Here (2017–2018)

TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

The series is based on William Knoedelseder's book of the same name.

Stars: Melissa Leo, Ari Graynor, Michael Angarano, Clark Duke

Votes: 4,049

9. 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: 5,657

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: 33

11. 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: 4,800 | Gross: $0.01M

12. 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: 20,746 | Gross: $50.50M

13. 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: 18,499

14. 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: 6,473 | Gross: $7.71M

15. 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: 6,068 | Gross: $38.18M

16. 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: 4,737 | Gross: $0.60M

17. 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

18. 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: 2,071

19. 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: 3,891 | Gross: $0.53M

20. 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: 382

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: 1,205

22. 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: 1,563

23. 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: 108

24. UCB Comedy Originals (2007– )

Short, Comedy

UCB Comedy is the home for Sketch and Short Films from the Upright Citizens Brigade.

Stars: Dan Hodapp, Avery Monsen, Matt Besser, Jonathan Marballi

Votes: 92

25. 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: 166

26. 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: 743

27. 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: 6,296

28. 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: 28,097

29. 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: 13,141

30. 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: 5,815 | Gross: $30.00M

31. 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: 28,838

32. 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

33. 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: 9,078

34. 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: 10,894

35. 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: Tig Notaro, Lily Tomlin, Patti Harrison, Eddie Izzard

36. 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: 5,866

37. 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: 480

38. Colin Quinn: Red State Blue State (2019 TV Special)

TV-14 | 65 min | Comedy

Comedian Colin Quinn talks about American politics and how divided the country is.

Director: Bobby Moresco | Star: Colin Quinn

Votes: 824

39. The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 259 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

Judd Apatow presents an emotional two-part in-depth look at the life, career and complex internal struggles of his loving mentor, the influential stand-up comedian and actor Garry Shandling, based on Shandling's personal diaries.

Director: Judd Apatow | Stars: Garry Shandling, Judd Apatow, Kevin Nealon, Mike Shandling

Votes: 2,178

40. Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh (2018 TV Special)

TV-MA | 73 min | Comedy, Music

Adam Sandler takes his comical musical musings back out on the road, from comedy clubs to concert halls to one very unsuspecting subway station.

Directors: Steven Brill, Nicholaus Goossen | Stars: Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, Dan Bulla

Votes: 5,781

41. 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: 6,074

42. 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: 1,182

43. 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: 4,232

44. Katt Williams: American Hustle (2007 Video)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Comedy

Katt Williams is back in this theatrical follow-up to the PIMP CHRONCILES PT. 1. Katt's flashy street attitude drives a story about returning to his roots. Katt is offered the opportunity ... See full summary »

Directors: Brit McAdams, James Yukich | Stars: Chris Jai Alex, Cece Bell, Da Brat, Julie Brister

Votes: 1,063

45. An Evening at the Improv (1981–1996)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

Classic showcase for stand up comedy.

Stars: Budd Friedman, Bobby Collins, Rick Overton, Franklyn Ajaye

Votes: 151

46. 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: 2,355

47. 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: 5,095

48. 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: 4,228 | Gross: $2.83M

49. George Carlin: Jammin' in New York (1992 TV Special)

TV-MA | 59 min | Documentary, Comedy

When George Carlin is asked which HBO concert is his favorite, his answer is always, "Jammin' In New York." The reasons are several: It was his first HBO show done live; it was the first he... See full summary »

Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin

Votes: 4,055

50. Bill Cosby: Himself (1983)

PG | 105 min | Documentary, Comedy

A concert film in which Bill Cosby discusses weekends, raising children, dentists, and many other situations.

Director: Bill Cosby | Star: Bill Cosby

Votes: 3,692