Tig

2015·Movie
1h 35min
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody3

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Finding life in the face of death.

An intimate documentary that follows Tig Notaro, a Los Angeles based comedian, who just days after being diagnosed with invasive stage II breast cancer changed the course of her career with a poignant stand-up set that became legendary overnight. It explores Tig's extraordinary journey as her career ignites and as her life unfolds in grand and unexpected ways, all the while continuing to battle a life-threatening illness and falling in love.
Stand-Up ComedyBreast CancerIntimate DocumentaryResilienceLove and LossCareer TransformationInspirationalPersonal Journey

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Tig

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Where can I stream Tig legally?

Tig is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tig worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 79%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Tig?

1 h 35 min

Tig runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Tig based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Tig?

Critics79
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Tig much the same way.

What language is Tig in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tig?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tig in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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