Official movie poster for Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026), a documentary film

Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story(2026)

1h 56m2026-01-22
Documentary

Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story Synopsis

Blurring the line between performance and personal crisis, comedian Maria Bamford turns her mental health journey into material that’s riotously funny and ultimately inspiring. What emerges is a portrait of an artist transforming vulnerability into creative strength through honesty.

Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026) is a documentary film directed by Judd Apatow, released on January 22, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Maria Bamford.

Director:
Judd Apatow
Producers:
Judd Apatow, Neil Berkeley, Amanda Rohlke
Cinematographer:
Neil Berkeley
Production:
Apatow Productions
Status:
Released

Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by Judd Apatow, produced by Judd Apatow, Neil Berkeley and Amanda Rohlke.

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Who stars in Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story?

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The main cast of Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026) includes Maria Bamford. The film was directed by Judd Apatow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story released?

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Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story was released on January 22, 2026 and runs for 1h 56m.