20 best movies like The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (2011)

List of the best movies like The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (2011): Side by Side, Revolution OS, Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2, Dave Chappelle: Equanimity, An American Carol, Tom Segura: Mostly Stories, Top Five, He's Way More Famous Than You, Jerry Before Seinfeld, Bad Education.

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Markimdb: 7.6
Genredocumentary
CountryUSA
Duration01:39

Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking has emerged, creating a groundbreaking evolution in the medium. Keanu Reeves explores the development of cinema and the impact of digital filmmaking via in-depth interviews with Hollywood masters, such as James Cameron, David Fincher, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Steven Soderbergh, and many more.

Markimdb: 7.3
Genrecomedy, documentary
CountryUSA
Duration01:25

REVOLUTION OS tells the inside story of the hackers who rebelled against the proprietary software model and Microsoft to create GNU/Linux and the Open Source movement.

Markimdb: 7.9
Genrecomedy, documentary
CountryUSA

Following the complete sell out of his UK tour, multi-award-winning writer/comedian Ricky Gervais brought his new stand up show Ricky Gervais Live: Out of England 2 to Los Angeles. Performing Sunday night at the Nokia Theatre, Gervais delivered an honest, hilarious, tasteless and thought provoking 75-minute set that thrilled the celebrity studded audience featuring such fans as Kathy Griffin, Ben Stiller, Rob Reiner, Jamie Lee Curtis, Christopher Guest and Ed Norton.

Markimdb: 8.1
Genrecomedy, documentary
CountryUSA

Comedy legend Dave Chappelle returns to his roots with an all-new stand-up special filmed at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Markimdb: 4.1
Genrefantasy, comedy
CountryUSA

A cynical Anti-American Hollywood filmmaker sets out on a crusade to abolish the 4th of July holiday. He is visited by three spirits who take him on a hilarious journey in an attempt to show him the true meaning of America.

Markimdb: 7.5
Genrecomedy, documentary
CountryUSA

The bearded, bawdy, and comically bitter Tom Segura gets real about body piercings, the "Area 51" of men's bodies, and the lie he told Mike Tyson.

Markimdb: 6.4
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryUSA
Duration01:42

A comedian tries to make it as a serious actor when his reality-TV star fiancé talks him into broadcasting their wedding on her TV show.

Markimdb: 3.7
Genrecomedy
CountryUSA
Duration01:36

When once-up-and-coming indie film starlet Halley Feiffer loses her boyfriend, her agent and her career in one fell swoop she finally realizes that something in her life has got to change... she has to become WAY MORE FAMOUS! Armed with a stolen script and two pitchers of sangria, Halley enlists the help of her brother Ryan and his boyfriend to make her own movie, starring herself (of course) as herself, and any A-list celebrity she can land along the way.

Markimdb: 7
Genrecomedy, documentary
CountryUSA

Jerry Seinfeld returns to the club that gave him his start in the 1970s, mixing iconic jokes with stories from his childhood and early days in comedy.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genrecomedy, drama, crime, biography
CountryUSA

A superintendent of a school district works for the betterment of the student’s education when an embezzlement scheme is discovered, threatening to destroy everything.

Markimdb: 7.8
Genrecomedy, drama, biography, history
CountryUSA
Duration02:24

    The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown.

    Markimdb: 7.9
    Genrecomedy, documentary
    CountryUSA

    Wicked one-liners and soul-baring confessions converge in this uniquely intimate stand-up special from "Chappelle's Show" co-creator Neal Brennan.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genrecomedy, drama
    CountryFrance, Iran, USA
    Duration01:40

    Orson Welles' unfinished masterpiece, restored and assembled based on Welles' own notes. During the last 15 years of his life, Welles, who died in 1985, worked obsessively on the film, which chronicles a temperamental film director—much like him—who is battling with the Hollywood establishment to finish an iconoclastic work.

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genrecomedy, biography
    CountryUSA
    Duration03:03

    The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.

    Markimdb: 6.3
    Genrecomedy, drama, biography, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:47

    When her idyllic vacation takes an unthinkable turn, Ellen Martin begins investigating a fake insurance policy, only to find herself down a rabbit hole of questionable dealings that can be linked to a Panama City law firm and its vested interest in helping the world's wealthiest citizens amass larger fortunes.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genredocumentary
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:19

    Have you ever read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policies connected to every website you visit, phone call you make, or app you use? Of course you haven’t. But those agreements allow corporations to do things with your personal information you could never even imagine. This film explores the intent hidden within these ridiculous agreements, and reveals what corporations and governments are legally taking from you and the outrageous consequences that result from clicking “I accept.”

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genrecomedy, drama
    CountrySweden, Germany, France, Denmark, USA
    Duration02:04

    A satirical drama reflecting our times — about the sense of community, moral courage and the affluent person’s need for egocentricity in an increasingly uncertain world.

    Markimdb: 8
    Genredocumentary
    CountryFrance, Spain
    Duration01:15

    Once upon a time... consumer goods were built to last. Then, in the 1920’s, a group of businessmen realized that the longer their product lasted, the less money they made, thus Planned Obsolescence was born, and manufacturers have been engineering products to fail ever since. Combining investigative research and rare archive footage with analysis by those working on ways to save both the economy and the environment, this documentary charts the creation of ‘engineering to fail’, its rise to prominence and its recent fall from grace.

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genrecomedy
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:39

    Hrundi V. Bakshi, an accident-prone actor from India, is accidentally put the name on the guest list for an upcoming party at the home of a Hollywood film director. Unfortunately, from the moment he arrives, one thing after another goes wrong with a compounding affect.

    Markimdb: 8.1
    Genrethriller, comedy, drama
    CountryArgentina, Spain, France, United Kingdom
    Duration02:02

    Six short stories that explore the extremities of human behavior involving people in distress.

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genrecomedy, documentary
    CountryUSA

    Fearlessly funny stand-up comic and sitcom star Donald Glover puts on a live show in New York, confessing his love for Cocoa Puffs and Toys "R" Us.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genrecomedy, drama, sport
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:59

    A semi-fictional account of life as a professional Football (American-style) player. Loosely based on the Dallas Cowboys team of the early 1970s.

    Markimdb: 6
    Genrecomedy, crime
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:32

    When obscenely rich hedge-fund manager James is convicted of fraud and sentenced to a stretch in San Quentin, the judge gives him one month to get his affairs in order. Knowing that he won't survive more than a few minutes in prison on his own, James desperately turns to Darnell-- a black businessman who's never even had a parking ticket -- for help. As Darnell puts James through the wringer, both learn that they were wrong about many things, including each other.

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genrecomedy, drama, documentary, music
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:38

    What happens when a generation's ultimate anti-authoritarians — punk rockers — become society's ultimate authorities — dad's? With a large chorus of Punk Rock's leading men — Blink-182's Mark Hoppus, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea, Rise Against's Tim McIlrath — The Other F Word follows Jim Lindberg, 20-year veteran of skate punk band, Pennywise, on his hysterical and moving journey from belting his band's anthem, 'Fuck Authority', to embracing his ultimately pivotal authoritarian role in mid-life, fatherhood.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genrehorror, action, comedy, documentary, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:20

    This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S. cinema and unearths the shameless and occasionally shocking origins of this popular entertainment.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genrethriller, comedy, melodrama, drama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:55

    The irreverent host of a political satire talk show decides to run for president and expose corruption in Washington. His stunt goes further than he expects when he actually wins the election, but a software engineer suspects that a computer glitch is responsible for his surprising victory.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genrehorror, thriller, comedy, drama, crime
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:27

      Recently fired and facing eviction, a new dad has his life turned upside down when he meets a wealthy couple who offer a path to financial security... but at a price.

      Markimdb: 7.6
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:32

      Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test.

      Markimdb: 7.3
      Genredrama, documentary, crime, biography, history
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:38

      Based on the bestselling book by Andrew Ross Sorkin, 'Too Big to Fail' offers an intimate look at the epochal financial crisis of 2008 and the powerful men and women who decided the fate of the world's economy in a matter of a few weeks.

      Markimdb: 4.6
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:30

      Jack Hussar is a legendary Hollywood director, whose persona commands respect and adoration from his fans. Can his son, Jack Jr. maintain his legacy?

      Markimdb: 5
      Genrethriller, comedy, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:40

      Beatle is a quirky loner who refuses to live by society's rules. Her business cards read "Towing/Assassination," and she even has a hit man infomercial to go along with it. Her only human contact is with her psychiatrist and the stripper/hooker she employs once a week. Everything changes the night she meets Athena Klendon, a suicidal blonde with a secret. With a demented killer on their tail, courtesy of Athena's crooked former employer, the two quickly strike a bargain. Athena will change her life insurance policy to reflect Beatle as the beneficiary in exchange for her own execution. And while they wait for the paperwork to come through, Beatle will provide room and board and get some extra help on her infomercial. The two have no idea that Detective Holt has been on their case reviewing their every move. Just when he thinks he's got Beatle pinned beyond a shadow of a doubt, this comedic mystery takes a wild and unexpected turn.

      Markimdb: 7.8
      Genrecomedy
      CountryUSA

      There's no subject too dark as the comedian skewers taboos and riffs on national tragedies before pulling back the curtain on his provocative style.

      Markimdb: 6.4
      Genrefantasy, comedy, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:41

      When a couple discovers that a brass teapot makes them money whenever they hurt themselves, they must come to terms with how far they are willing to go.

      Markimdb: 6.1
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryUSA

      More interested in partying and flirting with young musicians than work, veteran rock journalist Ellie Klug has one last chance to prove her value to her magazine’s editor: a no-stone-unturned search to discover what really happened to long lost rock god, Matt Smith, who also happens to be her ex-boyfriend. Teaming up with an eccentric amateur documentary filmmaker, Ellie hits the road in search of answers.

      Markimdb: 8.3
      Genrecomedy
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:19

      Fresh, unflinching and devastatingly honest, Bill Burr lets loose in this feature length comedy special. Burr shares his essential tips for surviving the zombie apocalypse, exposes how rom-coms ruin great sex and explains how too many childhood hugs may be the ultimate downfall of man.

      Markimdb: 4.3
      Genrecomedy, melodrama
      CountryUSA

      A young, modern single woman enters the world of online dating looking for an instant soul mate.

      Markimdb: 7.8
      Genredocumentary, history
      CountryFrance, United Kingdom, Germany, USA
      Duration01:42

      This documentary highlights the historical contexts that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals have occupied in cinema history, and shows the evolution of the entertainment industry's role in shaping perceptions of LGBT figures. The issues addressed include secrecy – which initially defined homosexuality – as well as the demonization of the homosexual community with the advent of AIDS, and finally the shift toward acceptance and positivity in the modern era.

      Markimdb: 6.1
      Genrecomedy
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:25

      Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

      Markimdb: 6.9
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:25

      Three magazine employees head out on an assignment to interview a guy who placed a classified ad seeking a companion for time travel.

      Markimdb: 5.8
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryUSA

      A talentless teen will do anything to get on TV's "The Voice." Meanwhile, her father, a municipal worker, creates an uproar when a video of his rants at City Hall goes viral.

      Markimdb: 4.1
      Genrecomedy, melodrama
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom
      Duration02:11

      A small town waitress gets a nail accidentally lodged in her head causing unpredictable behavior that leads her to Washington, DC. Sparks fly when she meets a clueless young senator who takes up her cause - but what happens when love interferes with what you stand for?

      Markimdb: 7.5
      Genrethriller, drama, documentary, crime, biography
      CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
      Duration01:39

      It’s 1994: a 13-year-old boy disappears from his home in San Antonio, Texas. Three and a half years later, he is found alive, thousands of miles away, in Spain. Disoriented and quivering with fear, he divulges his shocking story of kidnap and torture. His family is overjoyed to bring him home. But all is not what it seems. Sure, he has the same tattoos, but he looks decidedly different, and he now speaks with a strange accent. Why doesn't the family seem to notice these glaring inconsistencies? It's only when an investigator starts asking questions that this astounding true story takes an even stranger turn.

      Markimdb: 7.4
      Genredocumentary, military
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:25

      With unprecedented access, this documentary follows the extraordinary journey of “Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently”—a group of anonymous citizen journalists who banded together after their homeland was overtaken by ISIS—as they risk their lives to stand up against one of the greatest evils in the world today.

      Markimdb: 6.5
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:28

      Movie star Vincent Chase, together with his boys, Eric, Turtle and Johnny, are back…and back in business with super agent-turned-studio head Ari Gold. Some of their ambitions have changed, but the bond between them remains strong as they navigate the capricious and often cutthroat world of Hollywood.

      Markimdb: 6.3
      Genrethriller, comedy, crime
      CountryUSA

      A satirical thriller about L.A.'s real estate roller coaster. Double crosses, adultery, murder, mistaken identity, and revenge ensues when a mysterious power player and his sultry wife hire a disgraced Los Angeles property broker to discreetly market and sell their Malibu villa.

      Markimdb: 7.9
      Genredocumentary
      CountryUSA

      This documentary follows the 2002 mayoral campaign in Newark, New Jersey, in which a City Councilman, Cory Booker, attempted to unseat longtime mayor Sharpe James.

      Markimdb: 7.6
      Genrecomedy, documentary
      CountryUSA

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

      Markimdb: 6.3
      Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure
      CountryUSA
      Duration03:03

      In New York City for their annual tradition of Christmas Eve debauchery, three lifelong best friends set out to find the Holy Grail of Christmas parties since their yearly reunion might be coming to an end.

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genrecomedy, documentary
      CountryUSA

      Aziz Ansari presents his highly anticipated debut hour long stand-up special. The critically acclaimed stand-up and actor (Parks and Recreation, Funny People) discusses topics ranging from sheets with fraudulent thread counts to the chubbiness of his young cousin Harris. Also included is a special encore performance from Raaaaaaaandy.

      Markimdb: 5.8
      Genrehorror, fantastic, thriller, fantasy, comedy, drama, detective, biography
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:29

      A documentary filmmaker turns his lens on an enigmatic conspiracy theorist who claims he's found the entrance to a vast underground city populated entirely by monsters.




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