Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones
Seen it?2019 | 65 min | Comedy, TV Movie
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 3 Emmys, though it had just 35% on Rotten Tomatoes 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
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
Dave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in this defiant stand-up special.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
35% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special. Also nominated for 3 more Emmys, 1 DGA Award and 1 PGA Award. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stan Lathan
- Dave ChappelleSelf