John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid

7.7

2015

62 mins

ComedyTV MovieDocumentary

Armed with boyish charm and a sharp wit, the former "SNL" writer offers sly takes on marriage, his beef with babies and the time he met Bill Clinton.

Aziz Ansari: Right Now

Year : 2019Rating : ⭐ 7.1

In a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway

Year : 2002Rating : ⭐ 7.8

2002 HBO Stand-up Special starring Robin Williams. Recorded and broadcast live from New York City's Broadway Theater at the culmination of his historic 2002 sold-out tour, this special finds the Oscar-winning actor/writer/comedian returning after 16 years to his stand-up roots to deliver what the Washington Post calls "...in its madcap way, a seminal cultural event."

Kevin Hart: What Now?

Year : 2016Rating : ⭐ 6.5

Comedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 50,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.

Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given

Year : 2020Rating : ⭐ 6.6

Kevin Hart serves up laughs and brick oven pizza from the comfort of his home, and dishes on male group chats, sex after 40 and life with COVID-19.

Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping

Year : 2016Rating : ⭐ 6.7

Patton Oswalt delivers a fresh hour plus of stand-up, covering everything from misery to defeat to hopelessness. It's his most upbeat special to date.

Def Comedy Jam 25

Year : 2017Rating : ⭐ 6.0

In this special live event, giants of stand-up come together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Russell Simmons's groundbreaking "Def Comedy Jam."

Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True

Year : 2011Rating : ⭐ 6.7

In the world of stand-up comedy in South Africa, Trevor Noah uses his childhood experiences in a biracial family during apartheid to prepare for his first one-man show.

Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie

Year : 2003Rating : ⭐ 6.0

The comedic stylings of four sort-of famous funnymen are brought to the big screen courtesy of this 2002 documentary.

Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward

Year : 2019Rating : ⭐ 7.0

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.

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5

Year : 2014Rating : ⭐ 6.0

Bad Grandpa .5 gives you a whole new perspective on the world of Irving Zisman with bonus scenes and pranks also featuring Spike Jonze as "Gloria" and Catherine Keener as Irving's wife "Ellie", plus a look at the evolution of Johnny Knoxville's naughty alter-ego, the makeup effects, and a behind-the-scenes peek at the idiocy it takes to make a hidden camera movie in public.

Jonas Brothers Family Roast

Year : 2021Rating : ⭐ 6.4

Kevin, Joe and Nick face down quick wits and deep cuts in this comedy special featuring Pete Davidson, John Legend and more. Hosted by Kenan Thompson.

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special

Year : 2022Rating : ⭐ 6.6

In his final comedy special, Norm Macdonald ponders casinos, cannibalism, living wills and why you have to be ready for whatever life throws your way.

Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction

Year : 2009Rating : ⭐ 7.4

HBO presents one of the most gifted and revered performers of our time, Academy-Award winning Robin Williams, starring in his fifth exclusive HBO special, taped before a live audience at Washington's Constitution Hall.

Richard Pryor: Here and Now

Year : 1983Rating : ⭐ 6.7

One of comedian Richard Pryor's later stand-up performances. As foul-mouthed as ever, Pryor touches on most of the same topics as in his previous live shows. Filmed at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans.

Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60

Year : 2016Rating : ⭐ 6.3

Emmy-winning comedian Dana Carvey blends pitch-perfect tales on big personalities with so-true-it-hurts stories from his life as a dad of millennials.

Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame

Year : 2017Rating : ⭐ 6.5

Fedoras, mom's underpants, and puppy love all make Jim Norton's s**t list in 'Mouthful of Shame'.

Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip

Year : 1982Rating : ⭐ 7.4

Richard Pryor's stand-up act includes his frank discussion about his freebasing addiction, as well as the infamous night on June 9, 1980 that he caught on fire.