The Court Jester
Seen it?2024 | 10 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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. If you loved Burn After Reading or White Men Can't Jump, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Unfolding during a 2004 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, fitness trainer Richard Simmons makes an appearance. Amid the chaos and liveliness of the behind-the-scenes, Richard encounters David, an overlooked and underappreciated segment producer struggling with self-esteem. In a serendipitous twist, Richard sees beyond David's invisibility, offering his unique brand of honest, uplifting kindness.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 63K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jake Lewis
- Pauly ShoreRichard Simmons
- Jesse HeimanDavid
- Tamra BrownEllen DeGeneres
- Ronan ArthurEllen Show Producer
- Benji AflaloEllen Show Assistant Director
- Austin GelfmanEllen Show Warm-Up Comic
- Jake LewisEllen Show 2nd Assistant Director