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10 Best Movies Like The Dead Alewives

If you loved The Dead Alewives, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Dave Chappelle: The Closer

Dave Chappelle: The Closer

2021★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Dead Alewives for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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....

#2
Eddie Murphy Raw

Eddie Murphy Raw

1987★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Dead Alewives for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Eddie Murphy delights, shocks and entertains with dead-on celebrity impersonations, observations on '80s love, sex and marriage, a remembrance of Mom's hamburgers and much more....

#3
Chris Rock: Bring the Pain

Chris Rock: Bring the Pain

1996★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Dead Alewives for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A true equal-opportunity offender, Chris Rock's brand of humor will make you think after you're done laughing....

#4
Bill Burr: Why Do I Do This?

Bill Burr: Why Do I Do This?

2008★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Dead Alewives for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

One of America's fastest-rising comedians, Bill Burr wields his razor-sharp wit with rare skill. In this brand-new stand-up performance, Bill takes aim at the stuff that drives us ...

#5
Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable...

Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable...

2025★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Dead Alewives for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Facing a world gone sideways, comedy icon Dave Chappelle delivers bold truths and potent punchlines in this no-holds-barred special....

#6
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

2008★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Dead Alewives for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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)...

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