12 Movies Like The Rehearsal You Need to Watch
Explore 12 smart, weird picks for fans of The Rehearsal, from Maria Bamford to Jackass Forever, plus fresh documentaries and biographies.
If you’re searching for movies like The Rehearsal, you probably want something that blurs truth, performance, and the strange logic of real life. That mix shows up in sharply different ways across this list, from the deeply personal comedy of Maria Bamford: Old Baby to the biting stand-up of Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years and the oddball storytelling of The Unknown Story. You’ll also find documentary deep dives such as George Carlin's American Dream and Downey Wrote That, plus more chaotic energy in Jackass Forever and The Super Bob Einstein Movie. Together, these picks cover documentary, comedy, biography, and action in a way that keeps the tone unpredictable but always interesting.
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Maria Bamford: Old Baby
documentary · comedy
She's savagely upbeat. Lovably awkward. And full of surprises. A wildly funny trip through a one-of-a-kind comic mind.
Directed by Jessica YuCast Maria BamfordNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years
2 Emmy nominations
documentary · comedy
In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.
Directed by Ben TishlerCast Bill Burr, Club Soda KennyHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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The Unknown Story
documentary
Take a deeper look into everybody's favorite movies and TV shows, from "I Love Lucy" to "Jurassic Park."
Cast Tom KellyPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Super Bob Einstein Movie
documentary · biography · comedy
This documentary explores Bob Einstein’s unlikely discovery and enduring career, sharing the many evolving layers of his comedy from the people that knew him best.
Directed by Danny GoldCast Bob Einstein, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Susie Essman, David LettermanMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Jackass Forever
documentary · action · comedy
The Jackass crew, along with some newcomers, returns for one final round of hilarious, absurd, and dangerous stunts.
Directed by Jeff TremaineCast Luca De Massis, Eric Lee ReynaParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Downey Wrote That
documentary
Exploring the sketches, contributions and influence of Jim Downey, one of the most impactful comedy writers in the history of "Saturday Night Live."
Directed by Brent HodgeCast Jim Downey, Fred Armisen, Andy Breckman, Dana Carvey, Greg DanielsPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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George Carlin's American Dream
Won 1 Emmy 5 nominations
documentary · biography · comedy
A look at the life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin.
Directed by Judd Apatow, Michael BonfiglioCast Gillian Jacobs, Megan Stalter, Eva Victor, Wayne Federman, Liz MieleMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas
documentary · comedy
Follow comedian and writer Wyatt Cenac as he explores America’s most pressing issues. Traveling to different parts of the country, Cenac brings unique perspectives to systemic issues, while tackling more benign everyday inconveniences with comedic solutions.
Directed by Edmond Hawkins, Bernardo RuizCast Edwin Raymond, Chrissy Shackelford, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Helen Laser, Abraham MakanyMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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The Pentaverate
comedy
After influencing global events for centuries, a secret society faces a dangerous threat from within. Can a Canadian reporter save them — and the world?
Directed by Tim KirkbyCast Mike Myers, Lydia West, Jeremy Irons, Maria Menounos, Ryn AlleyneNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Hard Cell
comedy
A documentary crew follows the inmates and staff of HMP Woldsley while Catherine Tate portrays multiple characters to capture the penal system at its brutal humorous best.
Directed by James Kayler, Catherine TateCast Catherine Tate, Niky Wardley, Scott Nicholls, Donna Preston, Christian BrassingtonNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
documentary · biography · comedy
A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians, Robin Williams, told largely through his own words. Celebrates what he brought to comedy and to the culture at large, from the wild days of late-1970s L.A. to his death in 2014.
Directed by Marina ZenovichCast Robin Williams, Stan Wilson, David Letterman, Bennett Tramer, Elayne BooslerMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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This Fool
comedy
Julio Lopez has a heart of gold and goes out of his way to help everyone but himself. Julio attempts to better his community, overcome his codependency issues with his family, and navigate working-class life in South Central.
Directed by Pat Bishop, Matt Ingebretson, Diego VelascoCast Chris Estrada, Frankie Quinones, Laura Patalano, Julia Vera, Michelle OrtizHuluMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This roundup gives you a wide range of options if you liked the uneasy, self-aware feel of The Rehearsal and want more projects that play with identity, performance, and reality. Some lean into comedy, some into biography, and others into documentary or stunt-driven action, but they all share that same sense of curiosity. Bookmark this page if you want a fast way to come back when you need another recommendation. We update it regularly, so the lineup can change as new titles are added and older ones keep finding new audiences.
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