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Plot Summary:
Kevin Hart highlights the fascinating contributions of black history's unsung heroes in this entertaining -- and educational -- comedy special.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 62 min
Plot tags: funny, sincere, thought provoking, touching, humorous, entertaining, factual, hood
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Dave Chappelle: Deep in the Heart of Texas (2017)
Plot Summary:
Comedy icon Dave Chappelle makes his triumphant return to the screen with a pair of blistering, fresh stand-up specials. Filmed at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas, in April 2015.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 66 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, clever, realistic, witty, talky, intense, not serious, non fiction, live comedy
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Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark (2017)
Plot Summary:
Trevor Noah stars in his first Netflix special.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 67 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, ironic, satirical, semi serious, live comedy, fun
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Paul Mooney: A Piece of My Mind - God Bless America (2014)
Plot Summary:
The venomous, no holds barred style of standup comedy legend Paul Mooney is on full display in this concert special. The vitriolic funnyman spares no politician or pop icon from his scathing wit, throwing jabs at Sarah Palin, Mel Gibson, Tiger Woods and many others. Defiant, socially relevant and always hilarious, it’s a legendary Mooney performance, taped live at the Cobb Energy Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 64
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, dark 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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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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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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Lisa Lampanelli: Take It Like a Man (2005)
Plot Summary:
Called "Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean" (New York Times) and "Howard Stern on estrogen" (Toronto Star), Lisa Lampanelli is the insult comic for a new generation. Now, with a onehour special airing on Comedy Central, she makes her major-label debut with that same outrageous, in-your-face performance on CD and DVD with Take It Like A Man, recorded live at The Improv in Hollywood, FL. Shocking and hilarious, no-holds-barred and politically incorrect, Lampanelli is Don Rickles with breasts and major PMS.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 290
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 59 min
Plot tags: funny, light, humorous, captivating, entertaining, dark comedy, live comedy
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Dave Chappelle: Equanimity (2017)
Plot Summary:
Comedy legend Dave Chappelle returns to his roots with an all-new stand-up special filmed at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 64 min
Plot tags: light, sincere, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, funny, non fiction, fun, live comedy
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Craig Ferguson: Tickle Fight (2017)
Plot Summary:
Cheeky comic Craig Ferguson keeps it casual as he discusses '70s porn, Japanese toilets and his mildly crime-filled days as a talk show host.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 66 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, ironic, semi serious, fun
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Bill Burr: You People Are All The Same (2012)
Plot Summary:
Taking the stage in Washington, D.C., funnyman Bill Burr brings his stinging brand of humor to the spotlight, uncorking a profanity-laced, incisive routine that pokes fun at plastic surgery, reality TV, gold diggers and more.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 69 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, fun
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Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward (2019)
Plot Summary:
Forging his own comedic boundaries, Anthony Jeselnik revels in getting away with saying things others can't in this stand-up special shot in New York.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 64 min
Plot tags: funny, light, humorous, entertaining, feel good, captivating, fun
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Tom Papa: You're Doing Great! (2020)
Plot Summary:
Comedian Tom Papa takes on body image issues, social media, pets, Staten Island, the "old days" and more in a special from his home state of New Jersey.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones (2019)
Plot Summary:
Dave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in this defiant stand-up special.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 28000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 65 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, ironic, satirical, semi serious, non fiction, live comedy
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Steve Martin and Martin Short (2018)
Plot Summary:
Comedians and writers Steve Martin and Martin Short perform a live comedy set with music by The Steep Canyon Rangers and jazz pianist, Jeff Babko, at the Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 74 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Michael Che Matters (2016)
Plot Summary:
"SNL" star Michael Che takes on hot-button topics like inequality, homophobia and gentrification in this stand-up set filmed live in Brooklyn.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 61 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, fun
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Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho (2019)
Plot Summary:
In his first-ever stand-up special, Ken Jeong shares hilarious stories from his Hollywood career -- and reveals how "The Hangover" saved his life.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 62 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby (2019)
Plot Summary:
SNL alumnus and subversive master of late-night Seth Meyers comes out from behind the desk to share some lighthearted stories from his own life.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 61 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, fun
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Judd Apatow: The Return (2017)
Plot Summary:
Renowned producer, director and writer Judd Apatow makes his long-awaited return to stand-up comedy with this new special shot in Montreal.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 69 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Iliza Shlesinger: Elder Millennial (2018)
Plot Summary:
Filmed February 23, 2018, aboard the USS Hornet, comedian Iliza Shlesinger brings an ‘elder millennial’ perspective to her audience. Recently engaged, she dives into undeniable truths about life at age 35. Looking back at the insanity of the road traveled and what’s to come, Iliza talks first apartments, a woman's inner she dragon, peacock mating calls, and her newfound urge to squeeze a chubby baby leg.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 72 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Jim Gaffigan: King Baby (2009)
Plot Summary:
The greatly anticipated follow up to the platinum selling Beyond the Pale. In this Austin performance that capped off the 2008 sold-out stand up tour, Gaffigan does not let the audience catch their breath. This all-new show proves no other comedian working today can romanticize laziness and over-indulgence like Jim Gaffigan.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, ironic, satirical, semi serious, skit
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Michelle Wolf: Nice Lady (2017)
Plot Summary:
Comedian Michelle Wolf stars in her first HBO special — an hour of stand-up featuring her observations on feminism, dating, and other social issues.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 58 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Amy Schumer: Growing (2019)
Plot Summary:
Amy Schumer's live stand-up set performed in Chicago where she jokes about marriage, pregnancy and personal growth.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, ironic, satirical, semi serious
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Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter-Life Crisis (2020)
Plot Summary:
Comedian Taylor Tomlinson is halfway through her 20s — and she's over it. From dating losers to a failed engagement, she takes aim at her life choices.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 61 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, ironic, satirical, semi serious, fun
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Mike Birbiglia: What I Should Have Said Was Nothing (2008)
Plot Summary:
Mike says, "A few years ago my therapist suggested I keep a journal of all the crazy things that were going on in my life, so that I could keep things in perspective. Around the same time audiences were demanding more material, and I realized that other people might enjoy these stories-so I started sending them out to my mailing list. Now, my Secret Public Journal has become a Comedy Central special and DVD for all the world to see. Not sure this is what my therapist had in mind.".
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, concert film
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Nick Swardson: Taste It (2015)
Plot Summary:
Nick returns to the Paramount Theater to drop his new TASTE IT hour special. Fans of Swardson get his fresh takes on booze, chicks and diarrhea, along with new stories, new jokes and a new t-shirt. Nick is back and it tastes good.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 101
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 68 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, entertaining, light, captivating, hilarious, live comedy
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Ian Edwards: Ideas Not Worth Spreading (2019)
Plot Summary:
Bill Burr presents Iantalk. Ian Edwards might not be a visionary billionaire or titan of industry, but he's taking the stage to share his strong opinions on sushi chefs, white people and drugs.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 39
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, entertaining, light, captivating
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Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia (2018)
Plot Summary:
Trevor Noah gets out from behind the "Daily Show" desk and takes the stage for a stand-up special that touches on racism, immigration, camping and more.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 63 min
Plot tags: funny, light, sincere, humorous, captivating, entertaining, weird, live comedy, fun
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Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
Plot Summary:
Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled exploitation film "Jivetime Jimmy's Revenge." When Tinseltown Studios casts Taylor in the title role, he has a series of conflicted dreams satirizing African-American stereotypes in Hollywood, and must reconcile his career goals with his desire to remain a positive role model for his little brother.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: parody, humorous, witty, entertaining, light, absurd, spoof, feel good, semi serious, funny
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Chris Rock: Tamborine (2018)
Plot Summary:
Chris Rock takes the stage for his first comedy special in 10 years, filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and American politics.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, ironic, satirical, semi serious