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The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

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2013 | 60 min | Comedy, Documentary

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for anyone who wants a laugh and anyone who likes learning something new. Easy company after a long day.
The mood
Light and funny, eye-opening.
The pace
Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

Several comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

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  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

  • Adam SandlerNarrator (voice)
  • Budd FriedmanSelf
  • Judd ApatowSelf
  • Richard BelzerSelf
  • Lewis BlackSelf
  • Russell BrandSelf
  • George CarlinSelf (archive footage)
  • Billy CrystalSelf
  • Rodney DangerfieldSelf (archive footage)
  • Larry DavidSelf