Movies: Stand up comedy

The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment....

Seth Rogen and friends combine stand-up, sketches and music for an outrageous comedy special that could only come from the mind of Seth. Guests include Tiffany Haddish, Sarah Silverman, Michelle Wolf, John Mulaney, Michael Che, David Chang, Ike Barin...

In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Richard Pryor....

Ali Wong might be seven-months pregnant, but there’s not a fetus in the world that can stop this acerbic and savage train of comedy from delivering a masterful hour of stand-up....

Several comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963....

The annual roast of the Friars Club, a fraternal organization for comedians, is a big honor - and yet can be a major embarrassment. The roastee being honored is Jerry Stiller, who played Arthur Spooner on the CBS sitcom King of Queens. Attendees in...

Comedian and actor Rachel Bloom muses on birth, death, cosmic uncertainty and pungent trees in this whimsical and reflective musical comedy special....

A chaotic intervention. An action-packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage....

After losing her parents, Sarah Silverman finds laughter and solace in celebrating their lives, from deathbed binge-watching to an ill-timed fart....

In this razor-sharp yet heartfelt special, Andrew Schulz unpacks the wildest moment of his life — becoming a father....

Jerrod Carmichael returns to the stage for his fourth HBO stand-up special....

It's Charlie Sheen's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast....

An original stand-up comedy special written and performed by comedian Tom Segura....

A group of LGBTQ+ comedians get together to celebrate a brand of queer comedy. Legends, headliners, and emerging talent all perform at The Greek Theatre for an unforgettable queer stand-up event....

Comedian Adam Ray transforms into Dr. Phil for this one-of-a-kind comedy show featuring celebrity guests, crowdwork and outrageous hijinks....

Follow Jinkx Monsoon through the weaving tale of her booze addled, sex-filled, gender defying life. In this (extremely) candid standup special, Jinkx shares her experiences as a trans-femme, non-binary, alcoholic, ethical slut. You’ll learn more than...

Ronny Chieng unpacks fertility treatment fiascoes, the dark side of men's self-help and scam-sensitive parents....

This documentary chronicles the decade-long run of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival – including a final farewell show. The film celebrates Eugene’s unique brand of humor and his role in the alternative comedy movement, offers a bittersweet goodbye t...

Celebrated comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, and Ron White are reunited by popular demand to bring back more of their blue collar humor. The first movie was a runaway hit and the latest installment of this concert experienc...

Dave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in this defiant stand-up special....