Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
Seen it?2010 | 84 min | Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who likes knowing it really happened and the curious. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 24 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg
- Joan RiversSelf
- Melissa RiversSelf
- Kathy GriffinSelf
- Don RicklesSelf