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The People's Joker

2024Movie1 h 32 minNR

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic784.2Rotten Tomatoes96%63%

An eerie, bleak comedy movie about society and the mind.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for comfort or warmth.

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Story

Come see how she got these (emotional) scars!

An aspiring clown grappling with her gender identity combats a fascistic caped crusader.

Feels like

  • Transgender Identity
  • Clown Persona
  • Dystopian Satire
  • Fascist Critique
  • Meta-Narrative
  • Political Commentary
  • Subversive Humor
  • Pop Culture Deconstruction

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Vera Drew
Written by
Vera Drew, Bri LeRose
Produced by
Joey Lyons
Music by
Justin Krol, Danni Rowan, Quinn Scharber

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 5, 2024 · 1 h 32 min · NR

Released
April 5, 2024
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$4,057
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Malicious Misnaming, Affectionate Parody, Pungeon Master +9

  • Malicious Misnaming
  • Affectionate Parody
  • Pungeon Master
  • Medium Blending
  • Wham Line
  • The Stinger
  • Parents as People
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Gaslighting
  • Adaptational Villainy
  • Great Offscreen War
  • Ragtag Bunch of Misfits

12 of 38 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The People's Joker?"

Questions about The People's Joker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The People's Joker?

KanopyMUBITubi TV

In the United States, The People's Joker streams on MUBI, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The People's Joker worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (56).

Will The People's Joker make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

What tropes does The People's Joker use?

Malicious MisnamingAffectionate ParodyPungeon MasterMedium BlendingWham LineThe StingerParents as PeopleDisappeared DadGaslightingAdaptational VillainyGreat Offscreen WarRagtag Bunch of Misfitsand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Malicious Misnaming, Affectionate Parody, and Pungeon Master.