Last updated March 2024
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Bo Burnham: Inside (2021)
Plot Summary:
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
Duration: 87 min
IMDB Rating: 8.6/10
IMDB Votes: 53000
Genere: Documentary, Comedy, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Plot tags: comedian, stand up comedy, musician, music, humour, satire, lifestyle, experiment, stoner, moving, intrigue, concert, pop culture, feeling, stand up comedian, pandemic, quarantine, mental illness, breaking the fourth wall, internet culture, electronic music, athlete, pop music, male nudity, nudity
Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (2008)
Plot Summary:
Profane, vulgar and obscenely funny, Louis C.K. insists on telling the truth, whether you like it or not! Join the Emmy Award-winning stand-up comic and TV star (Lucky Louie) as he shares his thoughts on the stuff everyone thinks about -- male bodily fluids, the joys of being white, the difference between women and girls -- but never has the nerve to say. It's Louis C.K. at his risk-taking best: fearless, honest and totally outrageous! Nominated for the 2009 Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special
Duration: 61 min
IMDB Rating: 8.5/10
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Documentary, Comedy
Country: USA
Plot tags: stand up comedian, stand up comedy, society, artists and showbiz, social problems, lifestyle, disorder, physical appearance, politically correct, sexual relations, couples, gender, swearing, live performance, profanity, comedian, one-man show, friends, respect, children, divorce, masturbation, old age, diarrhea, joke
Hannah Gadsby: Nanette (2018)
Plot Summary:
The Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby is taking an anti-comedy stance in her newest special
Duration: 69 min
IMDB Rating: 8.1/10
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Documentary, Comedy
Country: Australia
Plot tags: sexual identity, lesbian, comedian, stand up comedy, lgbt, lgbtqi, inspiration, gender, empowerment, stand up comedian, live performance, female empowerment, art, anger, stand up, variety, female director
Waltz with Bashir (2008)
Plot Summary:
Much awarded animated documentary, in which director and Israeli army veteran Ari Folman interviews friends and former soldiers about their memories of the 1982 Lebanon war and especially the Sabra and Shatila massacre in Beirut. The usage on animation enabled Folman to illustrate their personal memories and dreams
Duration: 90 min
IMDB Rating: 8.0/10
IMDB Votes: 60000
Genere: Documentary, Animation, Biography, Drama, History, Mystery, War
Country: Israel, France, Germany, USA, Finland, Switzerland, Belgium, Australia
Plot tags: war, politics, military, soldier, memory loss, nightmare, haunted by the past, guilt, mass murder, catastrophe, memory, israeli, tragic event, life is a bitch, introspection, atrocity, military life, enemy, against humanity, wartime, conflict, visceral, revolution, trippy, mission
Jackass 3.5 (2011)
Plot Summary:
Jackass 3.5 is a 2011 sequel to Jackass 3D, composed of unused footage shot during the filming of Jackass 3D and interviews from cast and crew
Duration: 85 min
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
IMDB Votes: 24000
Genere: Documentary, Action, Comedy
Country: USA
Plot tags: jackass, police investigation, adaptation, twists and turns, internet, vengeance, danger, prank, friends, vandalism, disorder, buddies, goofy hero, stoner, stupidity, justice, buffalo, snake, old man, stuntman, trick, electric shock, dwarf, profanity, silly humor
Jackass 2.5 (2007)
Plot Summary:
The crew have now set off to finish what as left over from Jackass 2.0, and in this version they have Wee Man use a 'pee' gun on themselves, having a mini motor bike fracas in the grocery mall, a sperm test, a portly crew member disguised as King Kong, as well as include three episodes of their hilarious adventures in India
Duration: 64 min
IMDB Rating: 6.3/10
IMDB Votes: 25000
Genere: Documentary, Action, Comedy
Country: USA
Plot tags: stupidity, jackass, justice, mentor, stereotypes, adaptation, profanity, chaos, danger, disorder, extreme sport, buddies, irresponsible, nudity, stoner, crazy, sarcasm, betrayal, road trip, unlikely friendships, toilet humor, trick, prank, stuntman, pain
Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience (2009)
Plot Summary:
Grab a backstage pass to the Jonas Brothers' motion picture debut! Kevin, Joe and Nick are "Burning Up" the stage and inviting you inside their personal world for the adventure of a lifetime. This colossal movie event launches the world's hottest band straight into your living room – and includes guest appearances by chart-topping artists Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift! Secure your VIP pass to a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the Jonas Brothers. Get ready to hang out with this multitalented trio, and take an intimate look at what their lives are like offstage and behind the scenes. It's the music-filled movie event perfect for the whole family!
Duration: 76 min
IMDB Rating: 1.6/10
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Documentary, Biography, Music
Country: USA
Plot tags: music band, music, family relations, showbiz, siblings relations, lifestyle, musician's life, performer's life, celebrity culture, brother brother relationship, batman, youth, concert, artists and showbiz, boy band, live action, disney, stupid