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A , comedy: , but darkly funny.
Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking
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Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.
Dark ComedyShowbiz SatireCharacter StudyObsessionUncomfortable HumorNew YorkCritique of CelebrityPsychological
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Is The King of Comedy worth watching?
81
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 73).
Is The King of Comedy okay for kids?
PGStrong language
Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
Will The King of Comedy make me laugh?
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Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).
Will I feel good after watching The King of Comedy?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.
Was The King of Comedy a box office flop?
Budget$19 million
Box office$3 million
Yes: it cost about $19 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 13% of its budget.
What tropes does The King of Comedy use?
Cut Lex Luthor a CheckAmbiguous EndingUnsympathetic Comedy ProtagonistPsychopathic ManchildThe VoiceLoony FanThe DeterminatorScreen-to-Stage AdaptationRubber FaceAnti-ClimaxConversation CutAccidental Misnamingand 63 more
TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Cut Lex Luthor a Check, Ambiguous Ending, and Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist.