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Between Two Ferns: The Movie

2019Movie1 h 22 minR

Comedy
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic595.6Rotten Tomatoes73%44%

A fast-paced, quirky comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Story

There's nowhere he won't go.

Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show, 'Between Two Ferns' and uploaded it to Funny or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock. Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation.

Feels like

  • Cringe Comedy
  • Celebrity Interviews
  • Mockumentary
  • Road Trip
  • Meta-Comedy
  • Pop Culture Satire
  • Improvised Humor
  • Viral Fame
  • Showbiz Parody

Cast

24 of 51

Crew

Directed by
Scott Aukerman
Written by
Zach Galifianakis, Scott Aukerman
Produced by
Zach Galifianakis, Mike Farah, Scott Aukerman
Music by
Alex Wurman

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Facts

September 20, 2019 · 1 h 22 min · R

Released
September 20, 2019
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Unusual Euphemism, Pop-Cultural Osmosis Failure, Girl Friday +9

  • Unusual Euphemism
  • Pop-Cultural Osmosis Failure
  • Girl Friday
  • Empathic Environment
  • Coincidental Broadcast
  • His Name Really Is "Barkeep"
  • Road Trip Plot
  • You Know I'm Black, Right?
  • Informed Judaism
  • Adam Westing
  • Skewed Priorities
  • Stylistic Suck

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Between Two Ferns: The Movie?"

Questions about Between Two Ferns: The Movie

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Where can I stream Between Two Ferns: The Movie?

Netflix

In the United States, Between Two Ferns: The Movie streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Between Two Ferns: The Movie worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 59). Critics rate it higher (66 out of 100) than audiences (54).

Will Between Two Ferns: The Movie make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

What tropes does Between Two Ferns: The Movie use?

Unusual EuphemismPop-Cultural Osmosis FailureGirl FridayEmpathic EnvironmentCoincidental BroadcastHis Name Really Is "Barkeep"Road Trip PlotYou Know I'm Black, Right?Informed JudaismAdam WestingSkewed PrioritiesStylistic Suckand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Unusual Euphemism, Pop-Cultural Osmosis Failure, and Girl Friday.