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Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes

2017Movie1 h 11 min

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life, with standout dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Mike Birbiglia declares that a joke should never end with "I’m joking." In his all-new comedy, Birbiglia tiptoes hilariously through the minefield that is modern-day joke-telling. Join Mike as he learns that the same jokes that elicit laughter have the power to produce tears, rage, and a whole lot of getting yelled at. Ultimately it's a show that asks, “How far should we go for the laugh?”

Feels like

  • Stand-Up Comedy
  • Joke-Telling
  • Modern Humor
  • Self-Reflection
  • Anecdotal
  • Observational
  • Contemporary
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Personal Narrative

Cast

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Written by
Mike Birbiglia
Produced by
John Skidmore

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Facts

February 28, 2017 · 1 h 11 min · Strong Language

Released
February 28, 2017
Runtime
1 h 11 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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Questions about Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes?

In the United States, Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Will Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes 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.