Movies: Stand up comedy

Comedian Lou DiMaggio contemplates a comeback after a 20 year absence from the stage and seeks advice from a collection of comedy greats....

After playing George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live for many years, funny man Will Ferrell brings his impression to Broadway to send up the 43rd President of the United States of America....

From her firefighter husband's unflattering pet name to her mom's aggressive accessorizing, Rachel Feinstein lets loose in this stand-up comedy special....

After a whirlwind couple of years, Ali Wong returns to the stage to dish on the highs, lows and surprises of dating post-divorce....

In this filmed version of cult film director John Waters' popular one-man show, the Pink Flamingos and A Dirty Shame director takes the stage to discuss everything from his early influences, fondest career memories, and notorious struggles against th...

A documentary juxtaposing the events of the 20th century with the commentary of stand-up comedians....

The multi-platinum selling comedian performs his first holiday-themed stand-up special with his friends....

A recorded live performance of ventriloquist Jeff Dunham portrays a comedian whose revival of an old-fashioned art has made ventriloquism more relevant to modern societal concerns. Starring his six main characters, from Bubba Jay, a Nascar-obsessed h...

Phyllis Diller’s brand of comedy is as timeless today as it was in the 1960s, when she became a regular on popular variety and talk shows. From her outrageous costumes to wildly teased hair, Diller was a pioneer among female comediennes, paving the w...

In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice....

In his third Netflix special, Nate Bargatze tackles pizza-ordering strategies for guys' night, wanting a second dog and relying on his responsible wife....

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

A documentary about the comedy clubs reopening in NYC and getting back to some sense of normalcy....

2018, what the hell is going on? Hawaii just got an incoming nuclear missile threat and because of our new leader, people believed it. We have lost our way as a country. The world thinks we’re a joke and there’s a joke in the most powerful position i...

The fearlessly edgy Tim Dillon shares his signature comedic rants on everything from homelessness to why he'd never leave the British royal family....

A live stand-up special hosted by Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Judd Apatow broadcast by Comedy Central to promote the movie "Funny People". Not only does this special take another detailed look at the making of "Funny People," it focuses closely on...

From the telltale signs of aging to bedroom mishaps and dating deal-breakers, Deon Cole spins comedy gold in this playfully candid special....

Donnell Rawlings riffs on toxic relationships, getting older, visiting New Zealand and his secret to co-parenting a young son in this stand-up special....

The delightful Argentine comic Agustín Aristarán (aka Soy Rada) is back, this time putting the spotlight on family and parenting, magic and music....

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