Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers
Seen it?2015 | 59 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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
- A natural pick for fans of a well-timed joke. Low effort, high reward: just press play. Critics like it more than audiences, which usually means it takes its time or takes risks.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 59 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
There's no subject too dark as the comedian skewers taboos and riffs on national tragedies before pulling back the curtain on his provocative style.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 63%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adam Dubin
- Anthony JeselnikHimself