Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
Seen it?1982 | 82 min | Comedy, Documentary
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and mixed reviews, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. If you loved Roger & Me, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Richard Pryor's stand-up act includes his frank discussion about his freebasing addiction, as well as the infamous night on June 9, 1980 that he caught on fire.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$36 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joe Layton
- Richard PryorSelf
- Gene CrossStoned Hippie (uncredited)
- Julie HamptonSelf - Audience Member (uncredited)
- Jesse JacksonSelf - Audience Member (uncredited)