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Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story

2009Movie1 h 42 min

ComedyDocumentary
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A cathartic, eccentric comedy movie about a real life story and show business, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Funny and heartfelt

The story of one person's triumph over adversity: cameras followed the comedian on a very stressful comeback tour and caught the story behind some of her best loved material en route. Prior to her Sexie tour in 2003 and under extreme pressure to write, she delved into her own life for inspiration. So began an accidental voyage into her past that paralleled her world tour and culminated in a moment of revelation about the source of her relentless drive. Film contains exclusive never-before-seen footage including the famous 'wolves' material, Izzard's first student sketches and unicycle-riding as a street performer in Covent Garden. Hilarious and moving by turns, an inspiring tale of how tragedy can be turned to laughter.

Feels like

  • Comedian Biography
  • Behind-the-Scenes Tour
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Psychological Portrait
  • Witty Monologue
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Showbiz Reality
  • Eccentric Persona
  • Inspirational Struggle
  • Meta-Commentary on Creativity

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Sarah Townsend
Written by
Sarah Townsend

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Facts

October 9, 2009 · 1 h 42 min · Strong Language

Released
October 9, 2009
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$275,000
Available in
34 countries

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Where can I stream Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story?

PrimeHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsCineverseTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Cineverse, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.3).

Will Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Is Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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