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Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool

2023Movie1 h 18 minPG-13

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

Comedian Mike Birbiglia dives headlong into mortality, medical tests, nature's pillows and an overchlorinated YMCA pool in this candid one-man show.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Directed by
Seth Barrish
Written by
Mike Birbiglia

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November 21, 2023 · 1 h 18 min · PG-13

Released
November 21, 2023
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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Where can I stream Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool?

In the United States, Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and dark humor (5 of 10).

Is Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.