Name: Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2000-07-23
Duration: 1 h 6 min
Cast: Ellen DeGeneres

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Ellen shares her humorous observations on daily life, including remembering names, clothing, the need for approval, and making personal videos in this post-coming-out performance, fully acknowledges Ellen DeGeneres's status as America's most famous lesbian.

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Directed by: Joel Gallen
Written by: Ellen DeGeneres
Produced by: Joel Gallen, Ellen DeGeneres, Kathy Blake
Music by: Eban Schletter

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July 23, 2000 · 1 h 6 min · Comedy

Released: July 23, 2000
Runtime: 1 h 6 min
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 54 countries

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Where can I stream Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning?

HBO Max

In the United States, Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 53 other countries.

Is Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning worth watching?

71

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning make me laugh?

Light

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

Can I half-watch Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.