John Mulaney: Baby J
Seen it?2023 | 80 min | Comedy, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A chaotic intervention. An action-packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Television Awards: Best Comedy Special. Also nominated for 1 Emmy. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alex Timbers
- John MulaneySelf