01 A famous but lonely comedian facing a serious illness takes a struggling young comic under his wing.
6 Best Stand-Up Comedian Movies
By Vlad Zakh · May 31, 2026
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The grueling, obsessive pursuit of the perfect joke and a shot at stardom has powered some of cinema’s sharpest looks at stand-up comedy.
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02 A struggling stand-up comedian navigates an unplanned pregnancy after a one-night stand with a kind stranger.
03 A struggling stand-up comedian mines his own crumbling relationship for material while sleepwalking into danger.
04 The bizarre, boundary-pushing career of an unconventional comedian confounds audiences and colleagues alike.
05 An obsessive aspiring comedian goes to increasingly desperate lengths to get his big break on a late-night show.
06 An aspiring stand-up comic and a manic, self-destructive comedy genius form an unlikely mentorship.
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