Comedian (2002)

A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.

Genres: Comedy, Documentary

What to watch after Comedian

• Jerry Before Seinfeld (2017) — Jerry Seinfeld appears in both
• The Original Kings of Comedy (2000) — Two steps away in the credits
• Hitchcock/Truffaut (2015) — Same feel: reflective, smart
• Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine (2015)
• Religulous (2008) — Two steps away in the credits
• Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese (2019) — Two steps away in the credits