Misery Loves Comedy (2015)

  • NR
  • 01/23/2015 (US)
  • Comedy, Documentary
  • 1h 34m

Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.

Overview

Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.

Kevin Pollak

Writer, Director

John Vorhaus

Writer

Cast

Jon Favreau's headshot

Jon Favreau

Self
Kevin Smith's headshot

Kevin Smith

Self
Bobby Cannavale's headshot

Bobby Cannavale

Self
Freddie Prinze Jr.'s headshot

Freddie Prinze Jr.

Self
Matthew Perry's headshot

Matthew Perry

Self
Whoopi Goldberg's headshot

Whoopi Goldberg

Self
Martin Short's headshot

Martin Short

Self
Jimmy Fallon's headshot

Jimmy Fallon

Self

Recommendations

Detour cover

Detour
Louis C.K.: Live at The Comedy Store cover

Louis C.K.: Live at The Comedy Store
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon cover

A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon
The Happy Hooker cover

The Happy Hooker
The Bodyguard cover

The Bodyguard
The Lobster cover

The Lobster
Guardians of the Galaxy cover

Guardians of the Galaxy
Avatar: The Way of Water cover

Avatar: The Way of Water