Stand-up Comedy on Netflix
Last updated January 22, 2025
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: Playing with Your Head
1986 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIn this concert recorded in Los Angeles in 1986, stand-up legend George Carlin clocks in with another hilarious in-depth meditation on wildly diverse topics, including "Losing Things," "Charities" and "Sports." Other segments include "Hello and Goodbye," "Battered Plants," "Earrings" and "A Moment of Silence." Whether it's a large guffaw or a modest chuckle, there's humor for everyone in this monologue from one of America's funniest comedians.
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Kathleen Madigan: Madigan Again
2013 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsKathleen Madigan drops in on Detroit to deliver material derived from time spent with her Irish Catholic Midwest family, eating random pills out of her mother's purse, touring Afghanistan, and her love of John Denver and the Lunesta butterfly.
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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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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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Craig Ferguson: I'm Here to Help
2013 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsCraig Ferguson unleashes his trademark stream-of-consciousness comedy before a sold-out crowd, riffing on fatherhood, Helen of Troy and shark penises. His show's not safe for kids -- or the easily offended!
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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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Russell Peters: Notorious
2013 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsRiffing on relatable and shared experiences of race, ethnicity, and cultural stereotypes has made Russell Peters a breakout success around the world. "Notorious" features all new material from this world-renowned comic genius.
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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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Tom Papa Live in New York City
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsComedian Tom Papa's family-oriented standup special follows in the footsteps of Bill Cosby and Ray Romano as he riffs on the trials of married life. He jokes about fatherhood in the 21st century, family pets, boundaries for technology and more.
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Anjelah Johnson: That's How We Do It
2009 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIn her first-ever Comedy Central special, former "MADtv" cast member and ex-Oakland Raiders cheerleader Anjelah Johnson waxes comedic about makeup mishaps, the great game of football, and what it's like to be cute, funny and broke.
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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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Aziz Ansari: Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening
2009 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsRed-hot actor and stand-up comedian Aziz Ansari performs at Los Angeles's Brentwood Theater, where the funnyman offers up an uncensored routine to a full house, even bringing out his foulmouthed hip-hop alternate persona, Randy.
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Doug Stanhope: Beer Hall Putsch
2013 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsNamed after Hitler's failed coup attempt, "Beer hall Putsch" brings you deeper into acerbic comic Doug Stanhope's twisted world with his newest one hour stand-up special filmed live at Dante's in Portland.
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John Caparulo: Come Inside Me
2013 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThe working-class hero of Chelsea Lately's Roundtable is all dressed up for an all-new 70 minutes of adorable profanity! John Caparulo has the stage all to himself at The South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to give comedy fans a whole new side, the INSIDE!! Even more honest, entertaining, and hilarious than ever before, Cap invites everyone to come inside his world as he sees it, trading in his bachelorhood and T-shirts for a wedding band and buttons in this, the 2nd full-length stand-up comedy special from one of the best comedians in America today
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Aziz Ansari: Dangerously Delicious
2012 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAziz Ansari channels his crude side in this 2012 special, taking on topics like watching porn, the struggles of dating in New York City, meeting hip-hop icons and how his tours have changed since he made it big.
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Marc Maron: Thinky Pain
2013 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsKnown for his "WTF" podcast and hilarious appearances on late-night talk shows, comedian Marc Maron focuses his acidic, self-loathing wit on everything from religion to pornography in this standup special filmed in a New York nightclub.
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Reggie Watts: Why $#!+ So Crazy?
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThis Comedy Central special showcases the skill of performance artist Reggie Watts, who mixes improvised material about theology, technology and more with looped vocals for a unique live experience.
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The Comedians of Comedy: The Movie
2005 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsA documentary film crew follows veteran stand-up comic Patton Oswalt (of "The King of Queens" fame) and fellow "alternative comics" Brian Posehn, Maria Bamford and Zach Galifianakis on the Comedians of Comedy Tour. Along with performance clips, the film offers a behind-the-scenes look at the comedians and the challenges of presenting material that isn't necessarily for the masses -- and of playing rock venues rather than the usual comedy clubs.
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Sleepwalk With Me
2012 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn this autobiographical tale based on director Mike Birbiglia's successful one-man show, an up-and-coming stand-up comedian deals with career and relationship issues while trying to ignore his outrageous sleepwalking habit.
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Joe Rogan: Live
2006 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsRegardless of Joe Rogan's success on television providing color commentary for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, hosting the reality show "Fear Factor" or co-starring in the hit comedy series "NewsRadio," his true love is stand-up comedy. Opinionated and challenging the status quo, all of the energy of a live Joe Rogan performance is captured here on film in a set that shows no mercy.
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Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion
2006 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsFrom an inauspicious beginning performing comedy routines in the back of a burger joint in New York, unorthodox stand-up star Zach Galifianakis has made a splash on the scene with his inimitable brand of humor. In this live show filmed at San Francisco's Purple Onion nightclub, the versatile funnyman (whose credits include "Late World with Zach," Out Cold, Heartbreakers and The Comedians of Comedy) serves up a healthy dose of his signature wit.
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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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Moshe Kasher: Live in Oakland
2012 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsOakland-bred comic and best-selling author Moshe Kasher comes back to the Bay Area in this standup special. Back on his home turf, Kasher finds comedy in these uproarious stories about the people he's met -- and how they see him.
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Cheech & Chong's Hey Watch This
2010 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsHigh-flying, weed-worshipping comedy duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong reunite for their long-anticipated Light Up America tour, stopping off in San Antonio, Texas, to entertain an enthusiastic bunch of stoners at the city's Majestic Theatre.
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