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Comedian

2002Movie1 h 22 min

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A comedy movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, romance or brutality.

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Story

Where does comedy come from?

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.

Feels like

  • Stand-Up Comedy
  • Documentary
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Showbiz
  • Biographical
  • Pop Culture
  • Jerry Seinfeld
  • Comedian's Life

Cast

Crew

Produced by
Gary Streiner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 11, 2002 · 1 h 22 min · Strong Language

Released
October 11, 2002
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$3 million

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Comedian worth watching?"

Questions about Comedian

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Comedian worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 62).

Will Comedian make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Comedian plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.