Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to King of Comedy List

  • Taxi Driver - Another Scorsese film featuring a troubled protagonist seeking recognition.
  • The King of Comedy - A film that explores the themes of fame and obsession with celebrity culture.
  • Joker - Follows the transformation of a man into a comedian with dark undertones.
  • Man on the Moon - Biographical film about a comedian and his struggles for fame and acceptance.
  • Punchline - Explores the world of stand-up comedy and the personal struggles of comedians.
  • The Cable Guy - A dark comedy that examines obsession and the pursuit of friendship.
  • Birdman - Explores themes of art, fame, and the struggles of actors and comedians.
  • Wag the Dog - A satire about how media and public perception can shape reality.
  • American Comedy - Explores the lives of comedians and the impact of fame on personal lives.
  • The Disaster Artist - Based on the making of a cult-classic film, illustrating obsession and ambition.
  • The Comedian - Deals with the complexities of a stand-up comedian's life and career.
  • Killing of a Sacred Deer - A dark psychological drama with moments of dark humor and obsession.
  • The Bob Newhart Show - A sitcom that highlights the comedic elements of therapy and personal relationships.
  • Louie - A semi-autobiographical comedy-drama that reflects on the life of a stand-up comedian.
  • The Artist - A silent film about the rise and fall of a silent movie star during the talkies' rise.
  • Crazy Ex-Girlfriend - A musical comedy series that humorously explores obsession and personal identity.
  • To Die For - A dark comedy about a woman obsessed with media fame and her quest for notoriety.
  • The Disaster Artist - A comedic take on the making of a notoriously bad film and its creator's ambition.
  • A Serious Man - A dark comedy that explores a man's existential crisis amid his life's chaos.
  • Lenny - A biopic of comedian Lenny Bruce, highlighting the struggles of a comedic genius.
  • Funny People - A reflection on the lives of stand-up comedians and their personal struggles.
  • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - A series about a woman breaking into the male-dominated world of stand-up comedy.
  • The King and I - While a musical, it has comedic elements that deal with cultural misunderstandings.
  • For Your Consideration - A satirical take on the film industry and the effects of awards on the lives of actors.
  • SNL (Saturday Night Live) - A long-running sketch comedy show that reflects on celebrity culture and satire.
  • Step Brothers - Focuses on dysfunctional relationships and the absurdity of adult life.
  • Funny or Die Presents: The Show - A series that offers a comedic view on various societal issues, often using satire.
  • The Office - Satirical take on work life, showcasing the absurdities and challenges of daily American life.
  • 30 Rock - Behind-the-scenes comedy about a television show, highlighting the ridiculousness of the industry.
  • The Truman Show - A man unwittingly living his life as a reality show and its commentary on fame.
  • The Office (UK) - Similar in its mockumentary style and comedic take on everyday work life.
  • What We Do in the Shadows - A humorous mockumentary about vampires struggling with modern life.
  • Barry - Follows a hitman who aspires to be an actor, exploring themes of identity and obsession.
  • The Office (US) - A comedic look at office culture, showing the absurdity of corporate life.
  • Drive - While more of a thriller, it highlights a character's obsession and loneliness in a dark setting.
  • The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - A character escapes his mundane life through elaborate fantasies and comedy.
  • Seinfeld - A sitcom that chronicles the mundane and often comically absurd aspects of daily life.
  • Frasier - A witty sitcom focusing on the lives of a radio psychiatrist and his family, with comedic elements.
  • Welcome to Me - A dark comedy about a woman with mental illness who stages unique talk shows from her experiences.
  • The Office Christmas Party - A comedic representation of the chaos that ensues in social gatherings within corporate culture.
  • Raising Hope - A sitcom about an unexpected father navigating life's absurdities and challenges.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Taxi Driver
Taxi Driver
114 min
1976 United States of America 934574 8.2 Movie Released R
2 1982 United States of America 120952 7.8 Movie Released PG
3
Joker
Joker
122 min
2019 Canada 1520460 8.4 Movie Released
4
Man on the Moon
Man on the Moon
118 min
1999 Germany 138408 7.4 Movie Released R
5
Punchline
Punchline
123 min
1988 United States of America 9341 5.9 Movie Released R
6
The Cable Guy
The Cable Guy
96 min
1996 United States of America 179757 6.1 Movie Released PG-13
7
Wag the Dog
Wag the Dog
97 min
1997 United States of America 89110 7.1 Movie Released R
8 2023 United States of America 24 5 Movie Released
9 2017 United States of America 165589 7.3 Movie Released R
10
The Comedian
The Comedian
120 min
2016 United States of America 8193 5.8 Movie Released R
11
The Bob Newhart Show
The Bob Newhart Show
30 min
SS 6 EP 142
1972 6914 8.1 Serie Ended
12
Louie
Louie
n/a
SS 5 EP 61
2010 United States of America 82612 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
13
The Artist
The Artist
100 min
2011 Belgium 249574 7.9 Movie Released
14
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
43 min
SS 4 EP 62
2015 United States of America 22932 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
15
To Die For
To Die For
106 min
1995 United Kingdom 54129 6.8 Movie Released R
16
A Serious Man
A Serious Man
106 min
2009 United States of America 151162 7 Movie Released R
17
Lenny
Lenny
111 min
1974 United States of America 17817 7.5 Movie Released R
18
Funny People
Funny People
146 min
2009 United States of America 124127 6.3 Movie Released
19
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
76 min
SS 5 EP 43
2017 United States of America 144940 8.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
20
The King and I
The King and I
133 min
1956 United States of America 28132 7.4 Movie Released G
21 2006 United States of America 16001 6.3 Movie Released PG-13
22
Step Brothers
Step Brothers
98 min
2008 United States of America 322398 6.9 Movie Released R
23
The Office
The Office
24 min
SS 9 EP 186
2005 United States of America 730247 9 Serie Ended TV-14
24
30 Rock
30 Rock
22 min
SS 7 EP 138
2006 United States of America 132904 8.3 Serie Ended TV-14
25
The Truman Show
The Truman Show
103 min
1998 United States of America 1217500 8.2 Movie Released PG
26 2014 New Zealand 202499 7.6 Movie Released R
27
Barry
Barry
25 min
SS 4 EP 32
2018 United States of America 125461 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
28
Drive
Drive
100 min
2011 United States of America 713257 7.8 Movie Released R
29 2013 United Kingdom 344677 7.3 Movie Released PG
30
Seinfeld
Seinfeld
23 min
SS 9 EP 180
1989 United States of America 356408 8.9 Serie Ended TV-PG
31
Frasier
Frasier
24 min
SS 11 EP 264
1993 United States of America 96646 8.2 Serie Ended TV-PG
32
Welcome to Me
Welcome to Me
87 min
2014 United States of America 19783 5.9 Movie Released
33
Raising Hope
Raising Hope
30 min
SS 4 EP 88
2010 United States of America 41115 8.1 Serie Ended TV-14
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