10 Movies & Shows Similar to 7 Days in Hell (2015)

Description: Christopher Guest's mockumentary about dog shows shares the same dry, improvisational humor and absurd characterizations as '7 Days in Hell'. Both films find humor in the extreme seriousness people bring to seemingly trivial competitions. The ensemble casts in both films commit fully to their ridiculous roles.

Fact: Most of the dialogue was improvised based on Guest's outlines. The film launched the careers of several comic actors. Many scenes were shot with hidden cameras to capture more natural reactions.

Description: Another Christopher Guest mockumentary, this time parodying folk music reunions. Like '7 Days in Hell', it finds humor in the eccentric personalities and inflated egos of its characters. Both films use their specific settings (tennis and folk music) as backdrops for broader human comedy.

Fact: The actors actually learned to play their instruments for the film. Many of the songs were written by the cast members. The film's title comes from a line in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'.

Description: Will Ferrell's newsroom comedy shares the same absurdist humor and quotable dialogue as '7 Days in Hell'. Both films feature clueless, egotistical protagonists in professional settings they barely understand. The ensemble casts in both films play off each other with perfect comedic timing.

Fact: Much of the dialogue was improvised. The film was initially a box office disappointment but became a cult classic. Christina Applegate's character was originally written as a love interest for a different actor.

Description: This NASCAR parody shares the same sports-centered satire and absurd characterizations as '7 Days in Hell'. Both films feature protagonists whose extreme confidence masks their incompetence, and both find humor in the ridiculousness of professional sports culture.

Fact: Will Ferrell did many of his own driving stunts. The film's success helped popularize NASCAR in mainstream culture. Sacha Baron Cohen's character was added late in production.

Description: Like '7 Days in Hell', this film finds humor in the extreme immaturity of its protagonists. Both films feature absurd situations played completely straight by their casts, creating hilarious contrasts between the characters' seriousness and the ridiculousness of their behavior.

Fact: Many scenes were improvised, including the famous 'drum set' scene. The film was shot in just 35 days. Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly lived together during filming to develop their brotherly chemistry.

Description: This musical biopic parody shares the same exaggerated, absurdist approach to its subject matter as '7 Days in Hell' does with tennis. Both films take familiar genres (sports documentaries and musician biopics) and amplify their clichés to hilarious effect. The commitment to the parody is similarly intense in both films.

Fact: John C. Reilly performed all of his own singing in the film. Was intended to parody specifically 'Walk the Line' and 'Ray'. The film's poor box office performance led to Judd Apatow focusing more on dramatic projects.

Description: While 'The Big Short' is a more serious film, it shares the mockumentary style and satirical tone of '7 Days in Hell'. Both films use humor to expose the absurdities and corruption in their respective subjects (finance and tennis). They also break the fourth wall to explain complex topics in an entertaining way.

Fact: Won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Features unconventional storytelling techniques like celebrity cameos explaining financial concepts. Christian Bale's performance was based on real hedge fund manager Michael Burry.

Description: Sacha Baron Cohen's comedy shares the same outrageous, boundary-pushing humor as '7 Days in Hell'. Both films feature protagonists who are completely unaware of their own absurdity, and both satirize real-world institutions (tennis and dictatorship) through exaggerated parody.

Fact: Baron Cohen based the character on several real dictators. Some scenes were shot secretly in New York without permits. The film was banned in several Middle Eastern countries.

Description: This mockumentary about a pop star's downfall shares the same absurd humor and satirical take on celebrity culture that '7 Days in Hell' applies to sports. Both films feature Andy Samberg in lead roles and come from the Lonely Island comedy team, ensuring similar comedic timing and style.

Fact: Features numerous real musicians playing themselves in cameos. The film was a box office flop but has since gained a cult following. Many of the songs were written by The Lonely Island before the script was completed.

Description: Like '7 Days in Hell', 'Tour de Pharmacy' is a mockumentary-style sports comedy that parodies the world of professional cycling. Both films are short, absurd, and feature a star-studded cast delivering over-the-top performances. They share the same creators, Andy Samberg and Murray Miller, ensuring a similar tone and humor style.

Fact: Features cameos from real-life athletes like Lance Armstrong and John Cena. The film was produced by HBO, just like '7 Days in Hell'. Andy Samberg plays multiple roles in the movie.