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7/10_★★★½_ A really unique look into memes, the people behind them, and their history.
Reviewed on April 29, 2017
The Meme Machine(2016)
What Happens When the Internet Chooses You?
6.0(2)53m2016-12-16
Documentary
The Meme Machine Synopsis
An exploration of the origins of memes, how they spread, and the stories behind some of the most popular “human memes” like Ermahgerd Girl, Overly Attached Girlfriend, and Chocolate Rain Guy.
The Meme Machine (2016) is a documentary film directed by Mat Hames, released on December 16, 2016 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Mica Burton, Jon Risinger, Burnie Burns and Matt Hullum. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Mat Hames
- Producers:
- Daniel Fabelo, Beth Hames
- Cinematographer:
- Clare Major
- Production:
- Alpheus Media, Rooster Teeth Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Meme Machine Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mica Burton
as Herself
Jon Risinger
as Himself
- Burnie Burns
Burnie Burns
as Himself
Matt Hullum
as Himself
- Gustavo Sorola
Gustavo Sorola
as Himself
Barbara Dunkelman
as Herself
Laina Morris
as Herself
- Maggie Goldenberger
Maggie Goldenberger
as Herself
- Kyle Craven
Kyle Craven
as Himself
- Ian Davies
Ian Davies
as Himself
Tay Zonday
as Himself
- Justin Sewell
Justin Sewell
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Mat Hames, produced by Daniel Fabelo and Beth Hames.
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The Meme Machine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Meme Machine – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of The Meme Machine (2016) includes Mica Burton, Jon Risinger, Burnie Burns, Matt Hullum and Gustavo Sorola. The film was directed by Mat Hames. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Meme Machine released?
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The Meme Machine was released on December 16, 2016 and runs for 53m.
Is The Meme Machine worth watching?
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The Meme Machine (2016) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.