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Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

2011·Movie
1h 55min
68
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness5
  • Wonder4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early age, audiences split their sides watching his wacky antics, whilst wannabe comics aspired to his prolific career, from his solo work to his double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, many of his famous fans share stories of affection and admiration for the now 86-year-old performer and filmmaker in Gregg Barson’s documentary. Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld are among those waxing lyrical about Lewis’ particular brand of genius, and his place in the annals of history. Including a cavalcade of hilarious clips from eight decades in the spotlight, Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis examines the icon and his influence, and is essential viewing for aficionados of the man and his legacy.
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Where can I stream Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis legally?

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis?

1 h 55 min

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis runs 1 h 55 min.

Is Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis?

Critics67
Audiences76

Not quite. Audiences rate Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis higher (76) than critics (67). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis?

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