It Started As a Joke(2019)
It Started As a Joke Synopsis
This documentary chronicles the decade-long run of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival – including a final farewell show. The film celebrates Eugene’s unique brand of humor and his role in the alternative comedy movement, offers a bittersweet goodbye to an era, and reminds us of the healing properties of comedy – even in the most challenging of life’s circumstances.
It Started As a Joke (2019) is a documentary and comedy film directed by Julie Smith Clem, released on March 10, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Eugene Mirman, H. Jon Benjamin, Mike Birbiglia and Wyatt Cenac. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Julie Smith Clem
- Producers:
- Kevin Vargas, Geoffrey O'Brien, Meri Haitkin
- Status:
- Released
It Started As a Joke (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for It Started As a Joke before you stream it.
It Started As a Joke Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eugene Mirman
as Self
H. Jon Benjamin
as Self
Mike Birbiglia
as Self
Wyatt Cenac
as Self
Jim Gaffigan
as Self
Janeane Garofalo
as Self
Jon Glaser
as Self
Ira Glass
as Self
Bobcat Goldthwait
as Self
John Hodgman
as Self
Kumail Nanjiani
as Self
Kristen Schaal
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Julie Smith Clem, produced by Kevin Vargas, Geoffrey O'Brien and Meri Haitkin.
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It Started As a Joke Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 3 ratings.
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It Started As a Joke – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch It Started As a Joke online?
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It Started As a Joke (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in It Started As a Joke?
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The main cast of It Started As a Joke (2019) includes Eugene Mirman, H. Jon Benjamin, Mike Birbiglia, Wyatt Cenac and Jim Gaffigan. The film was directed by Julie Smith Clem. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was It Started As a Joke released?
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It Started As a Joke was released on March 10, 2019 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is It Started As a Joke worth watching?
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It Started As a Joke (2019) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 3 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.
Is there a trailer for It Started As a Joke?
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Yes. The official It Started As a Joke trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.