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10 Best Movies Like Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

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#1
Dolemite Is My Name

Dolemite Is My Name

2019★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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

#2
Capturing Avatar

Capturing Avatar

2010★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Capturing Avatar is a feature length behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Avatar. It uses footage from the film's development, as well as stock footage from as far bac...

#3
Avatar: Scene Deconstruction

Avatar: Scene Deconstruction

2009★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The deconstruction of the Avatar scenes and sets...

#4
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

1997★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? for fans of Animation. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re...

#5
John

John

2020★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

John tells the story of a young male, a psychiatric hospital patient who witnesses the death of another Black male patient at the hands of white staff. Blurring the boundaries betw...

#6
Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

2009★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Meet a tiny girl named Thumbelina who lives in harmony with nature in the magical world of the Twillerbees that's hidden among the wildflowers. At the whim of a spoiled young girl ...