Misery Loves Comedy(2015)
Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.
Misery Loves Comedy Synopsis
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.
Misery Loves Comedy (2015) is a comedy and documentary film directed by Kevin Pollak, released on January 23, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Jon Favreau, Kevin Smith, Bobby Cannavale and Freddie Prinze Jr.. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin Pollak
- Writers:
- Kevin Pollak, John Vorhaus
- Producers:
- Becky Newhall, Burton Ritchie
- Cinematographer:
- Adam McDaid
- Composer:
- Ben Folds
- Production:
- Heretic Films
- Status:
- Released
Misery Loves Comedy (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Misery Loves Comedy before you stream it.
Misery Loves Comedy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jon Favreau
as Self
Kevin Smith
as Self
Bobby Cannavale
as Self
Freddie Prinze Jr.
as Self
Matthew Perry
as Self
Whoopi Goldberg
as Self
Martin Short
as Self
Jimmy Fallon
as Self
Christopher Guest
as Self
Janeane Garofalo
as Self
Judd Apatow
as Self
Stephen Merchant
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Pollak, written by Kevin Pollak and John Vorhaus, produced by Becky Newhall and Burton Ritchie.
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Misery Loves Comedy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 43 ratings.
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Misery Loves Comedy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Misery Loves Comedy online?
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Misery Loves Comedy (2015) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Misery Loves Comedy?
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The main cast of Misery Loves Comedy (2015) includes Jon Favreau, Kevin Smith, Bobby Cannavale, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Matthew Perry. The film was directed by Kevin Pollak. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Misery Loves Comedy released?
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Misery Loves Comedy was released on January 23, 2015 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Misery Loves Comedy worth watching?
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Misery Loves Comedy (2015) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Misery Loves Comedy?
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Yes. The official Misery Loves Comedy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.