Comedian
Seen it?2002 | 82 min | Comedy, Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop 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 and the curious.
- The mood
- Light and funny, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christian Charles
- Jerry SeinfeldSelf
- Orny AdamsSelf
- Greg GiraldoSelf
- Jim NortonSelf
- Sherrod SmallSelf
- Allan HaveySelf
- Colin QuinnSelf
- Cynthia KourySelf
- George WallaceSelf
- Robert KleinSelf