African-American Comedies on Netflix
Last updated May 18, 2024
Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain
2011 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsGet ready for some serious laughs with this theatrical cut culled from comic Kevin Hart's wildly successful national concert tour. Besides offering his hilarious take on issues he faced in childhood, Hart revisits his Philadelphia hometown.
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Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny
2010 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 Stars"Seriously Funny" stars Kevin Hart performing in front of a sold out crowd live from Cleveland, Ohio - where he delivers his hilarious and unique brand of comedy. In this unforgettable night of comedy, Kevin is in rare form and funny as ever!
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Trevor Noah: African American
2013 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsA mixed-race South African born under apartheid, quick-witted comedian Trevor Noah challenges cultural hang-ups with his unique perspective. Laced with flawless impressions, Noah's act blends his biting humor with his experience in the United States.
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Raw
1987 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsFilmed live during two concerts at Madison Square Garden, this stand-up comedy classic showcases Eddie Murphy in a series of uproarious celebrity impressions, observations about the 1980s, remembrances of his childhood and much more.
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Arnez J: Racially Motivated
2013 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsLive-wire comedian Arnez J. totes his talent for impressions to the stage of Boston's Wilbur Theater for this one-hour comedy special that pokes fun -- lots of fun -- at racial stereotypes.
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Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself
2009 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsJennifer (Hope Olaide Wilson) and her kid brothers realize they've picked the wrong house to rob when they come face-to-face with quick-tempered matriarch Madea (Tyler Perry), who promptly deposits them with the only family they have: their hard-living aunt April (Taraji P. Henson), a nightclub singer. April's got no room in her heart for the kids -- until a handsome new tenant (Adam Rodriguez) starts to crack her tough exterior.
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Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail
2008 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen a routine speeding incident turns into a full-blown highway "situation," Madea (Tyler Perry) mouths off to a cop and lands herself in jail, where she's suddenly trapped behind bars with more motherly instinct than she knows what to do with. But Madea's nurturing side comes in handy when she crosses paths with a recovering drug addict turned prostitute (Keisha Knight Pulliam) who needs all the love she can get.
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Cleaver Family Reunion
2013 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn this lively African-American comedy, a delightfully dysfunctional family settles their differences after a series of hilarious misadventures surrounding their annual summer family reunion.
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The Original Kings of Comedy
2000 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsDirector Spike Lee documents the final night of the popular comedy tour featuring four black funnymen -- Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and Bernie Mac -- who do their part to revive stand-up comedy's glory days.
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Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns
2008 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWhen Brenda (Angela Bassett), a struggling single mom in Chicago's inner city, learns that the father she never knew has died, she heads to Georgia with her three kids in tow for the funeral and meets her dad's raucous family. Despite their boisterous manner, Brenda finds them a comforting presence in her fragmented life. Writer-director Tyler Perry also co-stars in this adaptation of his hit stage play.
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Jumping the Broom
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsIt's a comedic clash of African-American cultures when the hoity-toity clan of bride Sabrina Watson and the proudly blue-collar family of groom Jason Taylor gather on Martha's Vineyard to celebrate the couple's nuptials.
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Budz House
2012 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsAfter finding a bag of pot that belongs to a dangerous drug dealer, a group of slackers hide it under their house -- and accidentally create a new "superweed" when it's fertilized. Now they must avoid rival gangs and save their stash.
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Good Burger
1997 | NR | 3.3 out of 5 StarsTwo L.A. teens with summer jobs at Good Burger try to save their small restaurant when a corporate giant burger franchise moves in across the street. Will their special secret sauce save Good Burger and their jobs?
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Dave Chappelle's Block Party
2006 | NR | 3.2 out of 5 StarsComedian extraordinaire Dave Chappelle hosts this remarkable block party shot in Brooklyn, N.Y., featuring performances by Kanye West, Mos Def, The Roots, the reunited Fugees and many others.
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Barbershop
2002 | NR | 3.2 out of 5 StarsDirector Tim Story's ensemble comedy depicts a day in the life of a barbershop on Chicago's south side. A $50,000 reward offer for information about a recent heist sends the shop, which is already a hub of speculation and rumor, into a frenzy.
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Code Name: The Cleaner
2007 | NR | 3.0 out of 5 StarsAfter an occupational hazard leaves him suffering from amnesia, a mild-mannered janitor is duped into believing he's an undercover agent and stumbles into an international arms ring plot involving the CIA and the FBI.
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Soul Plane
2004 | NR | 2.9 out of 5 StarsWhen Nashawn Wade wins $100 million in a lawsuit against an airline, he decides to launch his own, dubbed N.W.A., complete with an onboard dance club and casino, bootylicious flight attendants and Snoop Dogg as the pilot.
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