Movies like Soapdish: 20 to watch next
If you loved Soapdish (1991) — a comedy film directed by Michael Hoffman — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Soapdish most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like tv show in film and television broadcast. 18 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City 2018★ 7.9
Shares: Comedy
John Mulaney relays stories from his childhood and "SNL," eviscerates the value of college and laments getting older in this electric comedy special.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The TV Set 2007★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy
As a writer named Mike struggles to shepherd his semi-autobiographical sitcom into development, his vision is slowly eroded by a domineering network executive named Lenny who favors trashy reality programming. The irony, of course, is that every crass suggestion Lenny makes improves the show's response from test audiences and brings the show a step closer to getting on the air.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years 2025★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy
In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs 2023★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy
In a rowdy stand-up set, Shane Gillis riffs on his girlfriend's Navy SEAL ex, touring George Washington's house and being bullied by an Australian Goth.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Ricky Gervais: Mortality 2025★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
Ricky Gervais tackles life, death and the state of the world in a brutally honest special that spares no topic, even his own mortality.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones 2019★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy
Dave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in this defiant stand-up special.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Trailer Park Boys Xmas Special 2004★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
In this holiday prequel, it’s 1997 and Sunnyvale Trailer Park is getting ready for the holiday season. Julian’s got a great idea to make money this Christmas, Ricky gets confused between God and Santa, and Bubbles tries to get the Boys together for an annual Christmas bonfire. Meanwhile, Mr. Lahey is thrilled because Christmas is the only day of the year that his wife Barb allows him to have a few drinks. Directed by series creator Mike Clattenburg, this hour-long special takes place before Jamie was J-Roc, before Randy and Lahey were a couple, and before the Shitmobile was missing a door.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Hasan Minhaj: The King's Jester 2022★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy
Filmed at the historic Brooklyn Academy of Music, Hasan Minhaj returns to Netflix with his second stand-up comedy special Hasan Minhaj: The King's Jester. In this hilarious performance, Hasan shares his thoughts on fertility, fatherhood, and freedom of speech.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Demetri Martin: The Overthinker 2018★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy
With his signature one-liners and drawings, Demetri Martin muses on doughnut holes, dogs, sports bars, the alphabet's most aggressive letters and more.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Dave Chappelle: The Closer 2021★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy
As he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight — and get a few things off his chest.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Oh, Hello on Broadway 2017★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
Two delusional geriatrics reveal curious pasts, share a love of tuna and welcome a surprise guest in this filming of the popular Broadway comedy show.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes 2017★ 7.3
Shares: Comedy
Mike Birbiglia declares that a joke should never end with "I’m joking." In his all-new comedy, Birbiglia tiptoes hilariously through the minefield that is modern-day joke-telling. Join Mike as he learns that the same jokes that elicit laughter have the power to produce tears, rage, and a whole lot of getting yelled at. Ultimately it's a show that asks, “How far should we go for the laugh?”
Stream in India on Netflix
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Demetri Martin: Live (At the Time) 2015★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
Demetri Martin brings his off-kilter take on acoustic guitar, hairless cats, color schemes, and the word "nope" to Washington in his original special.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Neal Brennan: 3 Mics 2017★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy
Wicked one-liners and soul-baring confessions converge in this uniquely intimate stand-up special from "Chappelle's Show" co-creator Neal Brennan.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly 2000★ 8.1
Shares: Comedy
Dave Chappelle returns for a stand-up to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Taylor Tomlinson: Look at You 2022★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy
Breakups. Therapy. Bangs. Taylor's gone through some stuff since her quarter-life crisis, and she spins her mental health journey into insightful comedy.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All 2024★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy
Can Taylor Tomlinson have it all? From dating woes to dream jobs to inventive dirty talk, she shares life's ups and downs in this stand-up comedy special.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa 2013★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy
86-year-old Irving Zisman is on a journey across America with the most unlikely companion: his 8 year-old grandson, Billy.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery 2022★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy
A holiday-hating detective is forced to solve a murder — and save Christmas — with help from famous trainees who must improv their way through the case.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Clear History 2013★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy
Nathan Flomm, in order to avoid the humiliation of having missed out on a hugely successful business, assumes a new identity on Martha's Vineyard. He plots revenge when his former business partner moves to the same town.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv