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Plot Summary:
John Leguizamo's semi-falsified, one-man stand-up performance as...himself. This is his autobiographical story, about his life growing up, and his journey to try to be accepted by his father. We see this story through a bizarre myriad of characters and situations, which include the eccentric Uncle Sanny, the Fat Boy Called Bitch (John's little brother, Poochie), his mom, his evil grandmothers, and Lee Stratsberg, not to mention a brief appearance by Cantinflas as God.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Biography, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, witty, talky, parody, hispanic, live comedy, one man show
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Spic-O-Rama (1993)
Plot Summary:
John Leguizamo's follow-up to Mambo Mouth.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 149
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 56 min
Plot tags: parody, spoof, sketch comedy, one man show
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John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons (2018)
Plot Summary:
In this one-man Broadway show, John Leguizamo finds humor and heartbreak as he traces 3,000 years of Latin history in an effort to help his bullied son.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical
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Donald Glover: Weirdo (2012)
Plot Summary:
Fearlessly funny stand-up comic and sitcom star Donald Glover puts on a live show in New York, confessing his love for Cocoa Puffs and Toys "R" Us.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 65 min
Plot tags: sincere, humorous, talky, clever, witty, not serious, realistic, independent film, biting, suspense
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Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater (2011)
Plot Summary:
Recorded November 10th, 2011 as part of the New York Comedy Festival, and only available for purchase online, Louis C.K. follows up his 2010 concert film Hilarious with a new hour’s worth of shrewdly observed and periodically profane material. He starts with making his own kind of please-turn-off-your-cell-phone announcement, as well as a warning not to text or tweet during the show: “Just live your life,” he asks. Whether he’s talking about a unique way to drop a rental car off at an airport or describing why a man in his 40s should not smoke dope, it’s terrific, humane, carried-to-crazed-extremes stuff.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 63 min
Plot tags: humorous, cynical, witty, talky, sincere, realistic, not serious, independent film, clever, psychological
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Louis C.K.: Shameless (2007)
Plot Summary:
Louis C.K. is back on HBO in an ALL-NEW hour of raw no-holds-barred stand-up comedy! The creator and star of the 2006 comedy series Lucky Louie, performs in front of a live audience in LA at the Henry Fonda Theater. Louis C.K. covers issues near and dear to his heart like marriage, lying to your spouse, having kids and losing your privacy, and obligatory sex among husbands and wives.
IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 56 min
Plot tags: humorous, witty, sincere, realistic, cynical, not serious, hilarious, clever, talky, independent film
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Ricky Gervais Live: Animals (2003)
Plot Summary:
Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 73 min
Plot tags: cynical, clever, witty, talky, intense, realistic, not serious, humorous, psychological, tense
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Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 (2010)
Plot Summary:
Following the complete sell out of his UK tour, multi-award-winning writer/comedian Ricky Gervais brought his new stand up show Ricky Gervais Live: Out of England 2 to Los Angeles. Performing Sunday night at the Nokia Theatre, Gervais delivered an honest, hilarious, tasteless and thought provoking 75-minute set that thrilled the celebrity studded audience featuring such fans as Kathy Griffin, Ben Stiller, Rob Reiner, Jamie Lee Curtis, Christopher Guest and Ed Norton.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 74 min
Plot tags: talky, cynical, not serious, clever, humorous, realistic, witty, independent film, concert film, live comedy
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Kevin Hart: Irresponsible (2019)
Plot Summary:
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.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: humorous, feel good, realistic, witty, talky, not serious, concert film
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Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010)
Plot Summary:
In this unique and dynamic live concert experience, Louis C.K.'s exploration of life after 40 destroys politically correct images of modern life with thoughts we have all had...but would rarely admit to.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: humorous, witty, realistic, talky, atmospheric, clever, touching, unusual plot structure, not serious, sincere
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Aziz Ansari: Right Now (2019)
Plot Summary:
In a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 65 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, parody, witty, talky, not serious, live comedy
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Gabriel Iglesias: Hot and Fluffy (2007)
Plot Summary:
Gabriel Iglesias is one of the fastest-rising comics today! With his unique brand of humor, lovable stage presence and wide range of voices and impressions, it's no wonder that he already has a huge fan following. Now you can see Comedy Central's "Comic of the Year" in his sold-out performance at the historic Fox Theatre in Bakersfield, California!.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: humorous, witty, talky, not serious, skit, hilarious, realistic, biting, entertaining, live comedy
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Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room (2011)
Plot Summary:
Patrice O'Neal is one of the funniest, most respected comedians working today. You know him from his recurring roles on The Office and Arrested Development, as host of VH1's Web Junk 20, as a featured guest on Tough Crowd With Colin Quinn. He also has a hugely-followed podcast and sells out shows across the country. 'Elephant In The Room,' stand-up performance filmed at the New York Comedy Festival, is his first full-length special and is being release extended and uncensored with 40 minutes of content not seen on TV.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: humorous, talky, realistic, witty, not serious, sexy
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Latham Entertainment Presents (2003)
Plot Summary:
The stand-up comedy concert film Latham Entertainment Presents features a handful of African-American comedians including D.L. Hughley, Bruce Bruce, Earthquake, and Rickey Smiley.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 56
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, talky, not serious, live comedy
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Sincerely Louis C.K. (2020)
Plot Summary:
Louis C.K. muses on religion, terrorism, small towns, Florida, disabilities, dogs, Auschwitz, marriage, sex, vegans, and his personal sexual controversy, in a live performance from Washington, D.C.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: humorous, not serious, realistic, talky, funny, fun
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Upright Citizens Brigade: Asssscat (2008)
Plot Summary:
On the heels of their enormously popular TV show, the Upright Citizens Brigade (Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh) bring you Asssscat - an unparalleled improv comedy juggernaut. Beginning with a suggestion from the audience, a guest monologist tells a story that kicks off a series of high-octane improvised sketches. From medical marijuana to embarrassing sexual encounters, no topic is off limits to the renegade performers who have helped make Asssscat one of the longest running improv shows in the history of the world.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 263
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 61 min
Plot tags: humorous, not serious, clever, realistic, parody, offbeat, independent film, spoof, sketch comedy, live comedy
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Aziz Ansari: Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening (2010)
Plot Summary:
Aziz Ansari presents his highly anticipated debut hour long stand-up special. The critically acclaimed stand-up and actor (Parks and Recreation, Funny People) discusses topics ranging from sheets with fraudulent thread counts to the chubbiness of his young cousin Harris. Also included is a special encore performance from Raaaaaaaandy.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 56 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, witty, talky, not serious, parody, funny, light, feel good, entertaining
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Cut'n It Up: Dallas (2009)
Plot Summary:
Seven comedians bring down the house in the second line up of comic stylings from Producer Cecil Chambers series "Cut'N It Up". In this set the city of Dallas is on display as Rodney Perry, Juan Villereal, Joey Wells, Rayzor, Mark Fernandez and Q put on a blistering set with a special appearance by Sonja D. This series isn't for sissies though as it features the funniest comedians doing some of the rawest comedy you've ever heard.
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Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: humorous, witty, cynical, realistic, talky, not serious, biting, suspense, live comedy
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Deon Cole: Cole Hearted (2019)
Plot Summary:
Embracing his belief that comedy is the last raw form of expression, Deon Cole explains the right time to thank Jesus and the wrong time to say "welp.".
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 992
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 69 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, realistic, witty, fun
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Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics (2004)
Plot Summary:
A year after Animals, Ricky Gervais comes back with his second stand up comedy tour: Politics.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 68 min
Plot tags: cynical, atmospheric, humorous, clever, witty, talky, realistic, not serious, funny, unusual plot structure
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Dave Attell: Road Work (2014)
Plot Summary:
2014 standup special originally aired on Comedy Central.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 502
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: humorous, talky, cynical, clever, witty, not serious, realistic, independent film, biting, suspense
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Jim Jefferies: Fully Functional (2012)
Plot Summary:
There's something magical about an Australian accent that seems to make even the most caustic wit come off with good-natured charm. And that delicate blend of deviant behavior and good intentions has skyrocketed Aussie comic Jim Jefferies to international acclaim with critics and fans alike. In this new hour-long special, the man hailed by Q Magazine as "Britain's most offensive stand-up comedian" shares fresh tales from his life on the edge, including a menage a trois in Montreal and attending a party where God is on the guest list.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 61 min
Plot tags: sincere, humorous, witty, cynical, not serious, clever, offbeat, realistic, talky, independent film
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Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles (2013)
Plot Summary:
In her first-ever HBO solo special, Sarah Silverman takes the stage for an evening of adults-only stand-up comedy. Taped live in front of an intimate audience of 39 fans at Largo, a music and comedy club in Los Angeles, Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles features Silverman taking aim at such subjects as cell-phone porn, crazy religions, specialty deodorants, terrible roommates, eyebrow waxing, her 19-year-old dog, Obama and Republicans, having babies, Pixar movies, the miracle of existence, and more.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 53 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, witty, cynical, not serious, clever, offbeat, talky, independent film, biting
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Bill Maher: I'm Swiss (2005)
Plot Summary:
Political comedy about the Government (domestic and foreign policies), the president, the public's own ignorance and faults, and so forth. He also makes some hilarious detours in his own renditions of rap lyrics read out in proper, coherent (non-Ebonic) language. There are also some very poignant pieces on Bush, religion, drugs (notably marijuana), which then link to homeland security. Unlike a comedian like George Carlin who may go from topics in the 'big world' in his act to things in the 'little world' like spotting the random things in life, Maher is very much a comedian of the times, on the attack but clear about his political allegiances.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 964
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, witty, talky, cynical, semi serious, clever, independent film, biting, black comedy
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700 Sundays (2014)
Plot Summary:
In 700 Sundays, legendary comedian and actor Billy Crystal tells the stories of his youth, growing up in the jazz world of Manhattan, his teenage years, and finally adulthood. The Tony Award-winning show is a funny and poignant exploration of family and fate, loving and loss.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 118 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, talky, captivating, semi serious, one man show
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Important Things with Demetri Martin (2009)
Plot Summary:
Important Things with Demetri Martin is a sketch-variety show that aired on Comedy Central starring comedian Demetri Martin. Each episode examined a single theme, the "important thing", such as timing, power, control and money. All sketches, short vignettes, animated segments and stand-up comedy were loosely related to the theme of the episode. The show was produced by Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions, and contains stand-up, prop comedy and musical comedy by Martin, as well as taped sketches. Jon Stewart took an active role in editing the first few episodes.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, witty, clever, not serious, sketch comedy, parody, offbeat, talky, independent film
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Amy Schumer: Mostly Sex Stuff (2012)
Plot Summary:
A ratings hit! Amy Schumer debuts her one-hour special in front of a live audience at the Historic Fillmore Theatre in San Francisco. Nothing is off limits as Schumer airs every hilarious, messed up detail of her dating and sex life, from encounters with unexpected body parts to hate-filled personal grooming appointments. In her matter-of-fact raunchy style, at odds with her self-described "Cabbage Patch Kid" appearance, Schumer tells stories of a boyfriend who makes dirty requests over dinner, the way she outsmarts her birth control, and a shocking ending to a seemingly innocent cab ride.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 61 min
Plot tags: humorous, not serious, realistic, live comedy
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Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home (2003)
Plot Summary:
Maher addresses contemporary political, social and cultural topics -- Iraq, President Bush and the so called Axis of Evil. The opinionated Maher said about Victory Begins at Home: "We've heard everything about the War on Terrorism except what we can actually do to help win it. The government used to do that for us through propaganda (the positive kind) posters, so taking my cue from the great old posters of World War I and World War II ('Loose Lips Sink Ships,' 'Buy War Bonds,' 'Plant a Victory Garden,' etc.) I commissioned artists to paint the posters our government today should be putting out to help us win this war.".
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 968
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, witty, cynical, parody, clever, realistic, talky, biting, spoof
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Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong (2010)
Plot Summary:
In front of a live audience at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina, the Emmy-nominated host of Real Time with Bill Maher performs an all-new hour of stand-up comedy. Among the topics Bill discusses in his ninth HBO solo special are: Whether the "Great Recession" is really over; the fake patriotism of the right wing; what goes on in the mind of a terrorist; why Obama needs a posse instead of the secret service; the drug war; Michael Jackson; getting out of Iraq and Afghanistan; racism; the Teabagger movement; religion; the health-care fight; why Gov. Mark Sanford will come out looking good, and how silly it is to ask "Why do men cheat?"; and why comedy most definitely didn't die when George Bush left office.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 79 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, realistic, witty, cynical, clever, talky, biting, black comedy, dark comedy
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Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame (2007)
Plot Summary:
Ricky Gervais third stand-up comedy routine.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 79 min
Plot tags: humorous, funny, cynical, witty, talky, realistic, not serious, clever, tense, sexy
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Ricky Gervais: Out of England (2008)
Plot Summary:
Taped live before a sold-out audience at the WaMu Theater at New York Citys Madison Square Garden, Ricky Gervais: Out of England The Stand-Up Special is a high-spirited hour of offbeat observations and understated humor from the actor/comedian/writer/director.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 72 min
Plot tags: humorous, not serious, clever, realistic, witty, talky, cynical, live comedy, concert film