Movies Like Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup (2011)

Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup is a 2011 comedy film from David Steinberg with a MovieMagicScore of 7.6/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special and Andrew Schulz: Infamous.

Comedy

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special

2022

In his final comedy special, Norm Macdonald ponders casinos, cannibalism, living wills and why you have to be ready for whatever life throws your way, all done in front of a camera, without an audience, and in one take. After his set, Norm's friends and fellow comics gather to salute him.

6.7

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Andrew Schulz: Infamous

2022

Andrew Schulz delivers his latest comedy special INFAMOUS, a daring, raw performance filmed during his 10 month sold-out' "Infamous Tour" at The Paramount in Austin, TX. For Schulz nothing is off limits. There's only one rule at his shows - everyone gets these jokes.

7.6

MagicScore

Matt Rife: Natural Selection

2023

From his problem with protection crystals to his beef with social media trolls, comedian Matt Rife holds nothing back in this rollicking stand-up special.

6.1

MagicScore

Jerrod Carmichael: 8

2017

Performing in the round and engaging audience members during his act, Carmichael addresses a wide range of subjects, including Trump’s victory, climate change, supporting the troops, animal rights, being a good boyfriend and his top four fears, as well as exploring larger themes like race, politics, love and family.

7.3

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Doug Stanhope: Before Turning the Gun on Himself

2012

Doug Stanhope has been a stand-up comic since 1990. Recorded in Salt Lake City, UT at The Complex on July 19, 2011, this is the follow up to the widely praised Oslo: Burning The Bridge To Nowhere.

7.5

MagicScore

American: The Bill Hicks Story

2010

American: The Bill Hicks Story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian Bill Hicks.

7.4

MagicScore

The Big Sick

2017

Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.

7.3

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Man on the Moon

1999

The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.

7.2

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Call Me Lucky

2015

An inspiring, triumphant and wickedly funny portrait of one of comedy’s most enigmatic and important figures, CALL ME LUCKY tells the story of Barry Crimmins, a beer-swilling, politically outspoken and whip-smart comic whose efforts in the 70s and 80s fostered the talents of the next generation of standup comedians. But beneath Crimmins’ gruff, hard-drinking, curmudgeonly persona lay an undercurrent of rage stemming from his long-suppressed and horrific abuse as a child – a rage that eventually found its way out of the comedy clubs and television shows and into the political arena.

7.0

MagicScore

#10

Peter Kay: Live at the Top of the Tower

2000

Peter Kay's hilarious stand up show. This is a live recording of his show in Blackpool which is one of the fastest selling comedy titles ever. Filmed in front of a packed, partisan crowd, Live At The Top Of The Tower is the freshest most hilarious stand up show from the country's funniest new comedian.

6.5

MagicScore

#11

Obvious Child

2014

An immature, newly unemployed comic must navigate the murky waters of adulthood after her fling with a graduate student results in an unplanned pregnancy.

6.5

MagicScore

#12

Standing Up, Falling Down

2020

An unlikely friendship kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A. — forced to move back home to Eastern Long Island with his tail between his legs — and a tragically flawed, but charming and charismatic, alcoholic dermatologist. Discovering to be kindred spirits, each helps the other find healing, in addition to the confidence to face the "failures" in their lives.

6.3

MagicScore

#13

This Is Not a Comedy

2021

A comedian finds new meaning in his life when his best friend asks him to be her sperm donor, and he meets a girl who connects with the cosmos.

6.1

MagicScore

#14

Misery Loves Comedy

2015

Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.

6.0

MagicScore

#15

Heckler

2007

HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Jamie Kennedy takes on hecklers and critics and ask some interesting questions of people such as George Lucas, Bill Maher, Mike Ditka, Rob Zombie, Howie Mandel and many more. This fast moving, hilarious documentary pulls no punches as you see an uncensored look at just how nasty and mean the fight is between those in the spotlight and those in the dark.

5.9

MagicScore

#16

Bebe's Kids

1992

When Robin meets the lovely Jamika he thinks he's in heaven. But when he meets her friend Bebe's children, whom she is looking after, he knows he's in hell.

5.9

MagicScore

#17

Road Hard

2015

After his movie and television career has run dry, Bruce Madsen (Adam Carolla) is forced to go back on the road playing one dingy comedy club after another, spending endless nights in budget hotel rooms and always flying coach. Amidst trying to revitalize his career, rekindle his love life and put his daughter through college, Bruce knows one thing for sure - he must get off the road. ROAD HARD is the story of that journey.

5.7

MagicScore

#18

The Dark Backward

1991

A man pursues stand-up comedy encouraged by his fellow garbage man. Though his friend, who accompanies him on accordion, continues to tell him how great he is, he actually stinks. When the "comedian" grows a third arm out of his back, the friend uses this twist to get him signed up with a sleazy talent agent, and it begins to look like his career is on the move, even though his girlfriend has left him.

5.6

MagicScore

#19

Kamikazen (Ultima notte a Milano)

1988

A group of comedians are trying to be successful on stage. One night an important television network organises a public variety show to sort out some performers for their programs. Every one of them will try their hardest, but just a few will be chosen.

5.6

MagicScore

#20

Good on Paper

2021

After years of putting her career ahead of love, stand-up comic Andrea Singer has stumbled upon the perfect guy. On paper, he checks all the boxes, but is he everything he appears to be?

5.6

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup?

The top films similar to Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup by MovieMagicScore are Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special (6.7), Andrew Schulz: Infamous (7.6), Matt Rife: Natural Selection (6.1). Each shares comedy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup worth watching?

Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.6/10 from 42 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup?

Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup (2011) is a comedy film directed by David Steinberg, starring Norm Macdonald.

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