Dave Chappelle: The Closer
Seen it?2021 | 72 min | Comedy, TV Movie
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
As he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight — and get a few things off his chest.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Emmys, 1 DGA Award and 1 PGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$24 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stan Lathan
- Dave ChappelleSelf