Movies like Bill Cosby: Himself: 20 to watch next

If you loved Bill Cosby: Himself (1983) — a comedy film directed by Bill Cosby — these 20 movies are the closest matches.

The first picks are what fans of Bill Cosby: Himself most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like stand-up comedy and family. 11 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.

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   Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain 2011★ 7.1

   Shares: Comedy

   Experience the show that quickly became a national phenomenon. Get an up-close and personal look at Kevin back in Philly where he began his journey to become one of the funniest comedians of all time.

   Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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   Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger 2008★ 7.6

   Shares: Comedy

   An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word

   Stream in India on JioHotstar

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   Dave Chappelle: The Age of Spin 2017★ 7.6

   Shares: Comedy

   Comedy icon Dave Chappelle makes his triumphant return to the screen with a pair of blistering, fresh stand-up specials. Filmed at The Palladium in Los Angeles, California, in March 2016.

   Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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   Kevin Hart: I'm a Grown Little Man 2009★ 7.3

   Shares: Comedy

   Fresh off the heels of appearing in movies like Superhero Movie and The 40 Year-Old Virgin, fast-talking comedian Kevin Hart stars in this live stand-up performance where he makes fun of everything and everybody - especially himself.

   Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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   Jen Kirkman: I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine) 2015★ 6.8

   Shares: Comedy

   Jen Kirkman's Netflix produced stand-up special as performed at the North Door in Austin, Texas.

   Stream in India on Netflix

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   Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive 2013★ 6.9

   Shares: Comedy

   Standup comedian Aziz Ansari ("Parks and Recreation") headlines his third standup special, where he shares his uniquely hilarious perspective on fears of adulthood, babies, marriage, and more. Ansari's look at life on the cusp of 30 years old is smart, unfiltered, and hysterical.

   Stream in India on Netflix

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   Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry 2016★ 7.0

   Shares: Comedy

   Hawaiian-shirt enthusiast Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias finds the laughs in racist gift baskets, Prius-driving cops and all-female taco trucks.

   Stream in India on Netflix

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   Iliza Shlesinger: Freezing Hot 2015★ 6.7

   Shares: Comedy

   Smart and brazen comedian Iliza Shlesinger shares her unflinchingly honest observations on the differences between men and women. Filled with hashtag-able catch phrases, this is a laugh-out-loud revelation exposing some of women’s best kept - and ugliest - secrets, including truths about first date attire, fantasy break-ups and the tireless pursuit of not being cold while still looking hot.

   Stream in India on Netflix, Tubi TV

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   Jim Gaffigan: Beyond the Pale 2006★ 7.0

   Shares: Comedy

   The affable, towheaded comic demonstrates his hysterical brand of self-effacing comedy and deadpan delivery at two sold-out shows at Chicago's Vic Theater. It's OK to laugh at this pale white guy...'cause nobody's laughing at Jim Gaffigan harder than Jim Gaffigan!

   Stream in India on Netflix

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    Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter-Life Crisis 2020★ 7.2

    Shares: Comedy

    Comedian Taylor Tomlinson is halfway through her 20s — and she's over it. From dating losers to a failed engagement, she takes aim at her life choices.

    Stream in India on Netflix

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    Dave Chappelle: Deep in the Heart of Texas 2017★ 7.6

    Shares: Comedy

    Comedy icon Dave Chappelle makes his triumphant return to the screen with a pair of blistering, fresh stand-up specials. Filmed at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas, in April 2015.

    Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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    Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal 2020★ 7.0

    Shares: Comedy

    In his debut standup special, Good Deal, Jimmy will tell you all about his take on Asian representation, how he learned to speak English from rap videos, dating tall women, and pursuing his dreams only to disappoint his old school Chinese parents. From assimilation to representation, Jimmy O. Yang delivers an absolutely hilarious hour of comedy in Good Deal.

    Stream in India on Plex

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    Eddie Murphy: Delirious 1983★ 7.6

    Shares: Comedy

    Taped live and in concert at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. in August, 1983, Eddie Murphy: Delirious captures Eddie Murphy's wild and outrageous stand-up comedy act, which he performed in New York and eighteen other cities across the U.S. to standing-room-only audiences. Eddie's comedy was groundbreaking, completely new, razor sharp and definitely funny.Eddie Murphy pontificates in his own vulgarly hilarious fashion on everything from bizarre sexual fantasies to reliving the family barbecue, and is peppered with Eddie's one-of-a-kind wit. Laugh along as Eddie reminiscences of hot childhood days and the ice cream man intermixed with classic vocal parodies of top American entertainers.Experience Eddie Murphy at his best, live and red hot! Delirious! Uncensored and Uncut!

    Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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    Iliza Shlesinger: War Paint 2013★ 6.5

    Shares: Comedy

    Her innocent appearance is just a cover for Last Comic Standing winner Iliza Shlesinger's acerbic, stream-of-conscious comedy that she unleashes on an unsuspecting audience in her hometown of Dallas in "War Paint," her first stand-up special.

    Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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    How to Irritate People 1969★ 6.7

    Shares: Comedy

    A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on learning how to irritate people.

    Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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    Chris Rock: Tamborine 2018★ 6.4

    Shares: Comedy

    Chris Rock takes the stage for his first comedy special in 10 years, filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and American politics.

    Stream in India on Netflix

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    Ricky Gervais Live: Animals 2003★ 7.0

    Shares: Comedy

    Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.

    Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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    Dave Chappelle: The Bird Revelation 2017★ 7.5

    Shares: Comedy

    Comedy juggernaut Dave Chappelle's fourth Netflix Special, taped on November 20th, 2017 at Los Angeles' Comedy Store.

    Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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    Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe 2012★ 6.8

    Shares: Comedy

    Funnyman Jim Gaffigan offers up his unique take on everything from Disney World to overweight whales in this live show from Washington, D.C.

    Stream in India on Netflix

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    Jim Jefferies: Freedumb 2016★ 7.2

    Shares: Comedy

    Returning for a second Netflix comedy special, Jim Jefferies unleashes his famously ferocious black humor to a packed house in Nashville, Tennessee.

    Stream in India on Netflix