Movies Like Eddie Izzard: Glorious (1997)

Eddie Izzard: Glorious is a 1997 comedy film from Peter Richardson with a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Joseph and David.

Comedy

Joseph

1995

Joseph, favored son of Jacob and great-grandson of Abraham, is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Rising to become prime minister of Egypt. Joseph governed the country during a seven year famine, during which his brothers visit Egypt seeking grain, only to encounter their brother, presumed long dead.

8.2

MagicScore

David

2025

From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, his journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage—culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom.

8.0

MagicScore

The Ten Commandments

1956

Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.

7.8

MagicScore

The Story of Ruth

1960

Ruth is one of two Moabite women who marry the sons of Elimelech and Naomi. When Elimelech and sons Mahlon and Chillion die, leaving Naomi a widow with two widowed daughters-in-law, Naomi decides to return to Israel. One daughter-in-law, Orpah, bids her goodbye. Daughter-in-law Ruth however says she will not desert her.

7.3

MagicScore

The Bible: In the Beginning...

1966

Covering only the first 22 chapters of the Book of Genesis, vignettes include: Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden until their indulgence in the forbidden fruit sees them driven out; Cain murdering his brother Abel; Noah building an ark to preserve the animals of the world from the coming flood; and Abraham making a covenant with God.

7.3

MagicScore

One Night with the King

2006

In Biblical times, a girl disguises her Jewish origins when the Persian king comes looking for a new bride among his subjects.

6.7

MagicScore

Samson and Delilah

1949

When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret.

6.5

MagicScore

Genesis: The Creation and the Flood

1994

An all-enveloping darkness. Suddenly, a child's voice, frightened, questioning, pierces the darkness... The first flickering rays of light begin to sculpt mysterious shapes out of the darkness... Among them, a very old man. He reassures the child, exhorting him to see the wonders of the earth. And it is with this child's eyes that we will witness the creation of the world.

6.1

MagicScore

Exodus: Gods and Kings

2014

The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.

5.9

MagicScore

#10

Noah

2014

A man who suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood.

5.7

MagicScore

#11

The Book of Esther

2013

When Ester becomes King Xerxes’ queen, her Cousin Mordecai and that despicable Haman engage in a dangerous game of intrigue for control of the young Persian King Xerxes.

5.4

MagicScore

#12

Sodom and Gomorrah

1962

Lot leads his people to a fertile valley adjacent to the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, hotbeds of vice and corruption ruled by the merciless Queen Bera. When Lot orders a dam to be busted in order to prevent the destruction of the cities by the attacking Helamites, the queen, in gratitude, allows Lot's people to settle in Sodom. Soon, however, the veneer of civilization begins crumbling as Lot and the Hebrews become corrupted by the Sodomites.

5.3

MagicScore

#13

George Carlin: You Are All Diseased

1999

Legendary comic Carlin comes back to the Beacon theater to angrily rant about airport security, germs, cigars, angels, children and parents, men, names, religion, god, advertising, Bill Jeff and minorities.

7.8

MagicScore

#14

George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head

1986

George Carlin is in top form with these stand-up recorded at the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles in 1986. Routines included are "Losing Things," "Charities," "Sports," "Hello and Goodbye," "Battered Plants," "Earrings," and "A Moment of Silence." Also included is a short film entitled "The Envelope" co-starring Vic Tayback.

7.2

MagicScore

#15

Hairspray

2007

Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.

6.7

MagicScore

#16

Hurricane Bianca

2016

A teacher from New York moves to a small town in Texas, gets fired for being gay, and returns disguised in drag to get revenge on the people who were nasty to him.

6.1

MagicScore

#17

Bathing Beauty

1944

After breaking up with her fiancé, a gym teacher returns to work at a women's college, but a legal loophole allows him to enroll as one of her students.

5.7

MagicScore

#18

Breakout

1975

A bush pilot is hired for $50,000 to go to Mexico to free an innocent prisoner.

6.3

MagicScore

#19

The Book of Daniel

2013

Taken into slavery after the fall of Jerusalem in 605 B.C., Daniel is forced to serve the most powerful king in the world, King Nebuchadnezzar. Faced with imminent death, Daniel proves himself a trusted Advisor and is placed among the king's wise men. Threatened by death at every turn Daniel never ceases to serve the king until he is forced to choose between serving the king or honoring God. With his life at stake, Daniel has nothing but his faith to stand between him and the lions' den.

7.0

MagicScore

#20

Paper Moon

1973

During the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership.

7.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Eddie Izzard: Glorious?

The top films similar to Eddie Izzard: Glorious by MovieMagicScore are Joseph (8.2), David (8.0), The Ten Commandments (7.8). Each shares comedy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Eddie Izzard: Glorious worth watching?

Eddie Izzard: Glorious holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10 from 44 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Eddie Izzard: Glorious?

Eddie Izzard: Glorious (1997) is a comedy film directed by Peter Richardson, starring Eddie Izzard, Mac McDonald, Rhona Mitra.

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This ranked list pairs Eddie Izzard: Glorious (1997), a comedy film from Peter Richardson, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Eddie Izzard take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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