Bo Burnham: Inside
Seen it?2021 | 88 min | Comedy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won 4 Emmys and audiences rate it highly (8.0 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Stuck in COVID-19 lockdown, US comedian and musician Bo Burnham attempts to stay sane and happy by writing, shooting and performing a one-man comedy special.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Music Direction, Primetime Emmy Awards: Rose d'Or. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Television Awards: Best Comedy Special. Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: Entertainment. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys and 1 DGA Award. Plus 6 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 151K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bo Burnham
- Bo BurnhamSelf