The Original Kings of Comedy

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The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)

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Kevin Hart: What Now?

2016 ★ 6.5

Comedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 50,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.

Def Comedy Jam 25

Def Comedy Jam 25

2017 ★ 6.0

In this special live event, giants of stand-up come together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Russell Simmons's groundbreaking "Def Comedy Jam."

Richard Pryor: Live in Concert

Richard Pryor: Live in Concert

1979 ★ 7.4

Richard Pryor delivers monologues on race, sex, family and his favorite target—himself, live at the Terrace Theatre in Long Beach, California.

Ricky Gervais: SuperNature

Ricky Gervais: SuperNature

2022 ★ 7.4

With his signature pitch-black sense of humor, Ricky Gervais takes the stage at the London Palladium in this provocative stand-up comedy special.

Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly

Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly

2000 ★ 8.1

Dave Chappelle returns for a stand-up to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.

Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable...

Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable...

2025 ★ 6.6

Facing a world gone sideways, comedy icon Dave Chappelle delivers bold truths and potent punchlines in this no-holds-barred special.

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2021 ★ 6.6

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Chris Rock: Selective Outrage

Chris Rock: Selective Outrage

2023 ★ 6.1

Chris Rock delivers an electric stand-up set on non-racist yoga pants, spoiling his kids, the Kardashians and his thoughts on the Will Smith fiasco.

Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer

Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer

2023 ★ 6.9

From his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, Dave Chappelle lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered stand-up comedy special.

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special

2022 ★ 6.7

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.

Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years

Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years

2025 ★ 7.2

In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.

Ricky Gervais: Mortality

Ricky Gervais: Mortality

2025 ★ 6.9

Ricky Gervais tackles life, death and the state of the world in a brutally honest special that spares no topic, even his own mortality.

Richard Pryor: Here and Now

Richard Pryor: Here and Now

1983 ★ 6.6

One of comedian Richard Pryor's later stand-up performances. As foul-mouthed as ever, Pryor touches on most of the same topics as in his previous live shows. Filmed at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans.

Bill Burr: Walk Your Way Out

Bill Burr: Walk Your Way Out

2017 ★ 6.9

No-nonsense comic Bill Burr takes the stage in Nashville and riffs on fast food, overpopulation, dictators and gorilla sign language.

Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic

Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic

2005 ★ 6.4

Sarah Silverman appears before an audience in Los Angeles with several sketches, taped outside the theater, intercut into the stand-up performance. Themes include race, sex, and religion. Her comic persona is a self-centered hipster, brash and clueless about her political incorrectness. A handful of musical numbers punctuate the performance.

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway

2002 ★ 7.8

2002 HBO Stand-up Special starring Robin Williams. Recorded and broadcast live from New Your City's Broadway Theater at the culmination of his historic 2002 sold-out tour, this special finds the Oscar-winning actor/writer/comedian returning after 16 years to his stand-up roots to deliver what the Washington Post calls "...in its madcap way, a seminal cultural event."

Bo Burnham: Make Happy

Bo Burnham: Make Happy

2016 ★ 8.0

Combining his trademark wit and self-deprecating humor with original music, Bo Burnham offers up his unique twist on life in this stand-up special about life, death, sexuality, hypocrisy, mental illness and Pringles cans.

Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth

Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth

2004 ★ 7.7

Comedian Dave Chappelle does what he does best in this outrageous and hilarious standup performance, which allows him to push the envelope far beyond what he does on his TV show. Taped in San Francisco at the famed Fillmore, Chappelle lets loose on such topics as black celebrities, what it's like to have raunchy fans of his TV show approach him while he's trying to enjoy Disneyland with his kids, Michael Jackson, Kobe Bryant... and crackheads, of course. It's comedy Chappelle-style and, for what it's worth, no one is safe from his barbs. But you already knew that!

Wanda Sykes: Not Normal

Wanda Sykes: Not Normal

2019 ★ 7.0

Wanda Sykes tackles politics, reality TV, racism and the secret she'd take to the grave in this rollicking, no-holds-barred stand-up special.

Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones

Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones

2019 ★ 7.6

Dave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in this defiant stand-up special.

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