I Am Comic(2010)
An ode to the art & occupational hazards of Stand-Up Comedy
I Am Comic Synopsis
Through unprecedented backstage access and candid interviews, the film weaves through the absurd world of the working comedian and reveals a crazy and hilarious psychological profile of its practitioners. We also follow retired comic Ritch Shydner's attempt to climb back on stage after a thirteen-year hiatus. At the top of his game in the 1980's, Shydner had HBO specials, shot five pilot TV shows, and numerous late night appearances (Carson, Letterman, Leno, etc.) but the big time eluded him. Equipped with the collective wisdom and nutty musings of over 80 of his peers, he gives it another shot. Does Ritch have what it takes to connect with today's young crowds and still get the laughs?
I Am Comic (2010) is a documentary and comedy film directed by Jordan Brady, released on January 10, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Ahmed Ahmed, Franklyn Ajaye, Ant and Craig Anton. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Jordan Brady
- Writers:
- Jordan Brady, Ritch Shydner
- Producers:
- Robert Mickelson
- Composer:
- David Reynolds
- Status:
- Released
I Am Comic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ahmed Ahmed
as Self
Franklyn Ajaye
as Self
Ant
as Self
Craig Anton
as Self
Tom Arnold
as Self
- JoAnne Astrow
JoAnne Astrow
as Self
Dave Attell
as Self
Scott Aukerman
as Self
Lewis Black
as Self
- Steve Bluestein
Steve Bluestein
as Self
Alonzo Bodden
as Self
Jordan Brady
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jordan Brady, written by Jordan Brady and Ritch Shydner, produced by Robert Mickelson.
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I Am Comic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 18 ratings.
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I Am Comic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Am Comic online?
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I Am Comic (2010) is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in I Am Comic?
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The main cast of I Am Comic (2010) includes Ahmed Ahmed, Franklyn Ajaye, Ant, Craig Anton and Tom Arnold. The film was directed by Jordan Brady. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Am Comic released?
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I Am Comic was released on January 10, 2010 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is I Am Comic worth watching?
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I Am Comic (2010) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.