One man show movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant one man show movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out one man show, humorous, funny, entertaining, realistic and captivating films and TV shows about / with stand up comedy, stand up, comedian, stand up comedian, satire, live performance, joke, monologue, society and live audience plots mostly in Comedy, Drama and Documentary genres shot in USA, UK, Spain and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as one man show: Buried (2010), Collector (2016), Bo Burnham: Inside (2021), St. John in Exile (1986), I Am Legend (2007), Secret Honor (1984), Rodney King (2017), Ricky Gervais Live: Animals (2003), Louis C.K.: Shameless (2007), Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010).
Best films
List of one man show movies
176K
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Spain, UK, France, USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Paul is a U.S. truck driver working in Iraq. After an attack by a group of Iraqis he wakes to find he is buried alive inside a coffin. With only a lighter and a cell phone it's a race against time to escape this claustrophobic death trap.
Style:
suspense, suspenseful, psychological, bad ending, disturbing ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
survival, trapped, buried alive, isolation, confined, claustrophobia, terrorist, captivity, twists and turns, threat, panic, desperation ...
Time:
year 2010, 2010s, 20th century, 2000s, year 2006 ...
Place:
iraq, middle east
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Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: Russia
Duration: 75 min.
Story:
An unscrupulous debt collector who is a prominent member of the Moscow elite has just a few hours to refute an accusation that might cost him his job and his life.
Style:
psychological, captivating, thought provoking, suspenseful, minimal cast ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
manipulation, isolation, psychological torture, hostage, frame up, friendship, guilt, undercover, mind game, revenge, vengeance, mysterious character ...
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Genre: Documentary, Comedy, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
Stuck in COVID-19 lockdown, US comedian and musician Bo Burnham attempts to stay sane and happy by writing, shooting and performing a one-man comedy special.
Style:
funny, thought provoking, satirical, captivating, humorous ...
Plot:
stand up comedy, comedian, musician, humour, music, lifestyle, satire, stand up comedian, stoner, experiment, concert, moving ...
Time:
2020s
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
Dean Jones is Saint John in this intimate, inspiring one-man presentation of John in exile on Patmos. Full of humor, strong in spirit, and resolutely committed to Christ, John shares his account of the events that changed the course of human ...
Style:
biblical, religious drama, inspirational, spiritual, meditative ...
Plot:
christian, exile, apostle, christianity, old man, faith, monologue, religious, intimate, character study, devotional, redemption ...
Time:
1st century
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870K
Genre: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
Robert Neville is a scientist who was unable to stop the spread of the terrible virus that was incurable and man-made. Immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City and perhaps the world. For three years, Neville ...
Style:
intense, scary, suspenseful, atmospheric, exciting ...
Audience:
manly, teens, boys' night
Plot:
zombie, survival, apocalypse, loneliness, post apocalypse, virus, infected, post apocalyptic, isolation, supernatural, plague, end of the world ...
Time:
future, year 2007, near future, year 2013, jurassic ...
Place:
new york, america, usa, vermont, manhattan new york city ...
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Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
In this speculative one-man drama, we see former President Richard Milhous Nixon alone in his study, dictating his thoughts into a tape recorder. His only company are a four-screen closed-circuit TV setup, the portraits on the walls, a bottle of ...
Style:
dark comedy, political, talky, independent film, cult classic ...
Plot:
politics, nixon, politician, u.s. president, conspiracy, government, usa politics, american politics, usa president, tragedy, dead brother, republican party ...
Time:
year 1984, 80s, 70s
Place:
california
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 52 min.
Story:
25 years ago, four LAPD officers were acquitted in a state court for beating King, sparking three days of rioting that left 53 people dead. Now, around the anniversary, this Spike Lee-produced one-man show (Roger Guenver Smith) will be streaming on ...
Style:
captivating, sincere, disturbing, psychological, humorous ...
Audience:
boys' night, chick flick
Plot:
police brutality, live performance, black lives matter, black history, interracial relations, racial injustice, biopic, social commentary, society, disorder, life philosophy, young man ...
Time:
90s
Place:
los angeles
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Genre: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 73 min.
Story:
Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.
Style:
cynical, clever, talky, witty, intense ...
Plot:
stand up comedian, live performance, stand up comedy, comedian, social satire, atheism, monologue, talk show, artists and showbiz, fish, society, satire ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
europe, england, london
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 56 min.
Story:
Louis C.K. is back on HBO in an ALL-NEW hour of raw no-holds-barred stand-up comedy! The creator and star of the 2006 comedy series Lucky Louie, performs in front of a live audience in LA at the Henry Fonda Theater. Louis C.K. covers issues near and ...
Style:
witty, humorous, sincere, cynical, not serious ...
Plot:
stand up comedian, stand up comedy, live performance, profanity, couples, physical appearance, couple relations, theater, social problems, sexual dysfunction, artists and showbiz, performer's life ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
usa, los angeles, california
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
The multi-platinum selling comedian performs his first holiday-themed stand-up special with his friends.
Style:
not serious, humorous, witty, spoof, parody ...
Plot:
holiday, christmas, stand up comedian, stand up comedy, lifestyle, artists and showbiz, disorder, goofy hero, prank, silly humor, comedian, absurd humor ...
Time:
21st century
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 63 min.
Story:
Recorded November 10th, 2011 as part of the New York Comedy Festival, and only available for purchase online, Louis C.K. follows up his 2010 concert film Hilarious with a new hour’s worth of shrewdly observed and periodically profane material. He ...
Style:
cynical, humorous, witty, talky, independent film ...
Plot:
stand up comedy, dark humor, lifestyle, artists and showbiz, social problems, death, concert, stand up comedian, comedian, talk show, one-man show, politically correct ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
new york, usa
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min.
Story:
In this unique and dynamic live concert experience, Louis C.K.'s exploration of life after 40 destroys politically correct images of modern life with thoughts we have all had...but would rarely admit to.
Style:
witty, humorous, talky, parody, unusual plot structure ...
Plot:
comedian, stand up comedian, sarcasm, parenthood, dark humor, pop culture, storytelling, stand up comedy, artists and showbiz, everyday life, social problems, society ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
usa
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Genre: Documentary
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
A record of McKellen's one-man Broadway show about the Bard.
Style:
intellectual, meditative, educational, one man show
Plot:
shakespeare, monologue, theater, broadway, performance art, minimalism, intimate, thoughtful, literary, engagement, realism, behind the scenes ...
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Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
Story:
George Burns has gathered many of his entertainer friends to watch him perform a one-man show. They become concerned for his health in doing a show all by himself. He says he is fine, but he starts acting like he is sick and tricks his fellow ...
Style:
light hearted, period piece, one man show, whimsical, live comedy ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
variety show, live performance, showbiz, celebrity culture, theater, performance art, nostalgia, monologue, prank, deception, legacy, celebrity ...
Time:
70s
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 56 min.
Story:
John Leguizamo's follow-up to Mambo Mouth.
Style:
sketch comedy, fast paced, experimental, spoof, parody ...
Plot:
satire, wedding, social commentary, identity, irreverent, autobiography, adaptation, intimate, urban, family dinner, immigration, coming of age ...
Time:
90s
Place:
new york
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Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Canada
Duration: 55 min.
Story:
In this one-man show starring Rich Little, Ebeneezer Scrooge (played by Rich as W.C. Fields) hates Christmas, and it's up to the Ghosts of Christmas Past (played by Rich as Humphrey Bogart), Present (played by Rich as Columbo) and Future ...
Style:
parody, funny, sketch comedy, light hearted, christmas horror ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
christmas carol, christmas, holiday, charles dickens, impressionism, monologue, redemption, adaptation, scrooge, heartwarming, variety show, satire ...
Time:
70s, year 1978, victorian era
Place:
london
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607
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
This one-man play stars Laurence Fishburne in his Tony-nominated performance as Thurgood Marshall, the remarkable Civil Rights lawyer and Supreme Court Justice.
Style:
captivating, serious, realistic, minimal cast, one man show
Plot:
idealism, legal, society, power relations, stubbornness, court martial, korean war, ku klux klan, lawyer, racism, racial discrimination, black ...
Time:
20th century, year 1952, year 1954, 21st century
Place:
baltimore, usa, nashville tennessee
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 57 min.
Story:
Dave Chappelle returns for a stand-up to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.
Style:
humorous, not serious, witty, realistic, funny ...
Plot:
comedian, stand up comedy, racism, marijuana, police corruption, performer's life, workplace, lifestyle, couple relations, african american, partner, police investigation ...
Time:
90s
Place:
washington d.c., cuba, haiti
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
Story:
Maher addresses contemporary political, social and cultural topics -- Iraq, President Bush and the so called Axis of Evil. The opinionated Maher said about Victory Begins at Home: "We've heard everything about the War on Terrorism except ...
Style:
semi serious, humorous, cynical, witty, parody ...
Plot:
comedian, stand up comedian, adult humor, politics, society, atheism, stand up comedy, joke, topical humor, live performance, political satire, cynicism ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
new york, usa
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Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 73 min.
Story:
Filmed live at the Edinburgh Playhouse Lee Evans, star of Mousehunt and Something About Mary, returns to the stage.
Style:
entertaining, laugh out loud, slapstick, lighthearted, hilarious ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
stand up comedy, live performance, improv, comedian, sex, airport, husband wife relationship, dog, shopping, british, tennis, evolution ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 63 min.
Story:
Britain’s most outrageous comedian, bar none! Tackling subjects from motorway pile-ups to marriage counsellors & cancer-causing sausages this recording of another of Chubby's live performances will shock & offend those of a sensitive ...
Style:
funny, light, satirical, captivating, humorous ...
Plot:
satire, stand up comedy, vulgar, sexual humor, irreverent, live performance, humour, silly humor, comedian, adult humor, gross out humor, absurd humor ...
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Genre: Documentary, Comedy, Music
Country: UK
Duration: 141 min.
Story:
Comedy antics of Lee Evans on his live stand-up tour in Cardiff, Wales.
Style:
entertaining, slapstick, light hearted, uplifting, one man show ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
stand up comedy, live performance, everyday life, improv, singing, stand up, tour, auditorium, live concert, sweating, stage, stage performance
Place:
wales
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA, South Africa
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
In the world of stand-up comedy in South Africa, Trevor Noah uses his childhood experiences in a biracial family during apartheid to prepare for his first one-man show.
Style:
humorous, reflective, satirical, witty, ironic ...
Plot:
stand up comedy, live performance, interracial relations, apartheid, autobiography, social commentary, engagement, political satire, intimate, coming of age, childhood, family relations ...
Place:
south africa, africa
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 63 min.
Story:
In a raw stand-up comedy special, Mike Epps mixes it up as he tackles sexual misconduct, special ed, aging body parts and much more.
Style:
humorous, semi serious, feel good, entertaining, captivating ...
Plot:
stand up comedy, satire, comedian, humour, topical humor, irony, stand up comedian, philosophical conversation, public speaking, social satire, joke, adult humor ...
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Genre: Comedy, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 63 min.
Story:
Bo Burnham is back with a new one-man show full of his patented songs and wordplay, as well as haikus, dramatic readings, blasphemy, and so much more in his first hour-long special, shot live in his home town of Boston.
Style:
witty, realistic, offbeat, humorous, biting ...
Plot:
stand up comedy, pun, live performance, satire, musical performance, irony, sarcasm, talk show, comedian, stand up comedian, sketch, blasphemy ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
boston, usa
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 59 min.
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Story:
The dark mind of Daniel Sloss is back, and he's ready to find the funny in some very taboo topics, from the deeply personal to the highly irreverent.
Style:
satirical, funny, dark comedy, controversial, humorous ...
Plot:
comedian, stand up comedy, stand up comedian, irreverent, mature, social problems, silly humor, adult humor, joke, satire, humour, theater ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
In this one-man Broadway show, John Leguizamo finds humor and heartbreak as he traces 3,000 years of Latin history in an effort to help his bullied son.
Style:
humorous, funny, entertaining, captivating, feel good ...
Plot:
satire, one-man show, actor, stand up comedy, cultural difference, culture clash, humour, ethnic stereotype, counterculture, comedian, ethnic humor, cross cultural relations ...
Place:
new york
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Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
Andrew Scott brings multiple characters to life in Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, filmed live in West End, London. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions.
Style:
melancholic, poignant, existential, reflective, period piece ...
Plot:
introspection, literary, character study, monologue, bittersweet, family drama, regret, nostalgia, midlife crisis, unrequited love, jealousy, dark humor ...
Time:
19th century
Place:
west end london
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 59 min.
Story:
Infectiously funny and painfully honest, Jo hits on such topics as the joys and struggles of fatherhood, growing up with strong and opinionated Filipino women, sleep apnea, and role playing. If you don't already know Jo from his stand-up or ...
Style:
feel good, funny, satirical, entertaining, semi serious ...
Plot:
stand up comedy, live performance, fatherhood, storytelling, irony, joke, stand up comedian, humour, satire, comedian, public speaking, family life ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
Comedian Mike Birbiglia hits Broadway with a hilarious yet profound one-man show that recounts his emotional and physical journey to parenthood.
Style:
captivating, funny, satirical, entertaining, feel good ...
Plot:
stand up comedy, live performance, monologue, parenthood, storytelling, humour, satire, public speaking, joke, comedian, stand up comedian, social satire ...
Place:
new york
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