Comedies on Netflix
Last updated January 22, 2025
Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special
2008 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsJeff Dunham and his cast of characters join to make Christmas very special -- and hilarious -- like only they know how. All new show also includes never-before-seen material.
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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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George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?
1988 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsFilmed live in the Garden State in 1988, this hour long HBO concert features Grammy-winning stand-up comedian George Carlin displaying his unique and popular sense of humor, blending caustic wit with intellectual wordplay. Carlin covers some of his classic routines, including "Cars and Driving II," "Reagan's Gang, Church People and American Values," "People I Can Do Without" and "Keeping People Alert."
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George Carlin Again!
1978 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this 1978 concert, absurdist funnyman George Carlin performs in Phoenix with a mix of classic and new material, including takes on pop philosophy, law, time and death, and his legendary routine on the seven words one can never say on television. Carlin's random nature finds him jumping from discussions on who empties the coins out of a wishing well to a nostalgic reprise of his "Hippie Dippie Weatherman" character.
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Oh My God
2012 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsMumbai shopkeeper Kanji Bhai files a lawsuit against God when an earthquake destroys his store and his insurance policy won't cover the damage. A motorcycle-riding modern-day Krishna arrives to guide Kanji as the public reacts to the court case.
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Jim Gaffigan: Beyond the Pale
2005 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this live stand-up performance filmed at Chicago's historic Vic Theatre, comedian Jim Gaffigan cuts loose with whip-smart musings on a variety of topics, including Hot Pockets, holidays, Catholicism and his favorite activity: doing nothing.
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George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing
2005 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIrreverent counterculture comedian George Carlin riffs on everything from high-technology to election returns in this stand-up performance. No topic is too shocking for Carlin, who serves up his takes on sex, religion and other controversial issues.
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George Carlin: Complaints and Grievances
2001 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsLegendary comic George Carlin skewers everything from being stuck in gridlock and long-winded email newsletters to charging cheap items on credit in this riotous stand-up appearance at New York City's Beacon Theatre in November 2001.
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Young Frankenstein
1974 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsA laugh riot from beginning to end, this classic parody from director Mel Brooks stars Gene Wilder as Frederick Frankenstein, who detests his family history but ultimately can't resist the temptation to follow in his infamous grandfather's footsteps. Adding to the fun is a brilliant supporting cast that includes Marty Feldman as bug-eyed assistant Igor, Madeline Kahn as Frankenstein's frosty fiancée and Peter Boyle as the zipper-necked monster.
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George Carlin: Doin' It Again
1992 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsNothing gets past the razor-sharp wit of George Carlin, who serves up his droll take on everything from embarrassing underwear incidents to those who need to share their bathroom adventures and, of course, more ludicrous uses of the English language. Filmed live in 1990 at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, N.J., this hilarious stand-up routine -- Carlin's seventh HBO special -- won a Cable ACE Award.
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George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya
2008 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn his final filmed performance, counterculture comic George Carlin urges Americans to just say no to BS, serving up sharp-witted takes on society's ridiculous obsessions, the self-esteem movement fallout and spoiled kids.
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Trailer Park Boys: Xmas Special
2004 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsFind out what the outrageous rascals of Sunnyvale Trailer Park were like back in the day with this holiday-themed special, which features Randy as a prostitute, J-Roc before he rapped and Barb and Lahey still together.
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George Carlin: On Location With George Carlin
1977 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIn his first HBO special, comedian George Carlin brings his straight talk, quick wit and sharp tongue to a broad cable audience. The bulk of the show -- taped at the University of Southern California -- is funny, but light on controversy.
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Golden Winter
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsA runaway boy befriends a pack of homeless puppies. Together, they help stop a bank robbery, while the boy tries to find a family to adopt them all. Set during the yuletide season, this heartwarming tale offers up wholesome holiday cheer.
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The Source
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIn a remote village in northern Africa, women have traditionally fetched water from a mountaintop well in the blistering sun. But Leila doesn't see why the men can't do their fair share, and unites the local women in a sex strike until they do.
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Desk Set
1957 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsBunny is a reference librarian whose tepid long-term relationship with television executive Mike Cutler is fizzling. Enter Richard Sumner, a no-nonsense computer genius who's created a new product to automate the work of Bunny and her co-workers.
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Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsRecorded live during a two-night stand at London's behemoth O2 Arena, this comedy special finds international funnyman Russell Peters entertaining an enthusiastic crowd with his incisive observations about race, culture and more.
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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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How to Steal a Million
1966 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsTrouble ensues when noted art collector and forger Charles decides to loan his prized Cellini "Venus" -- the forged version -- to a museum. Realizing the museum won't be duped, Charles and his daughter hire a cat burglar to steal the statue back.
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Romantics Anonymous
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsLove and chocolates may yet win the day in this delightful romantic comedy, which follows the slow-burn romance of talented chocolatier Angélique and chocolate-factory owner Jean-René, lonely souls who secretly share a debilitating anxiety disorder.
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George Carlin: Carlin on Campus
1984 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsNew York City funnyman George Carlin, once (obviously) considered the class clown as a child, goes back to school in this smart and hilarious performance recorded at the University of California in Los Angeles. Carlin's 1984 show includes a collection of some of his most famous satirical comedy routines, such as "A Place for My Stuff," "The Prayer" "Consumer Hints" and more. Also included are award-winning animated shorts.
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George Carlin: Carlin at Carnegie
1982 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsGeorge Carlin brings his smart, one-of-a-kind humor to the stage in this live show recorded at New York's Carnegie Hall in 1982. Showcasing an enduring wit that appeals to multiple generations, this collection includes some of the funnyman's most timeless sketches, including "Seven Words You Can't Say on Television," "Baseball and Football," "A Place for My Stuff," "Fussy Eater," "Newscast" and more.
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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
1998 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsHoping to make a bundle in a high-stakes poker game, four shiftless lads from London's East End instead find themselves swimming in debt to underworld porn king "Hatchet" Harry -- and with only a week to repay him.
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Dr. Strangelove
1964 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWhen a fanatical U.S. general (Sterling Hayden) launches an air strike against the Soviets, they raise the stakes by threatening to unleash a "doomsday device," setting the stage for Armageddon in this classic black comedy that brilliantly skewers the nuclear age. The film's star-studded cast includes George C. Scott, Slim Pickens, James Earl Jones and Peter Sellers (who steals the show and copped an Oscar nod playing three roles).
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Dazed and Confused
1993 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsDirector Richard Linklater's coming-of-age comedy follows a group of teenagers on their last day of school in 1976, centering on Randall "Pink" Floyd, who moves easily among stoners, jocks and geeks.
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