Cracked Up(2019)
Cracked Up Synopsis
In Cracked Up we witness the effects adverse childhood experiences can have across a lifetime through the incredible story of actor, comedian, master impressionist and Saturday Night Live veteran, Darrell Hammond. Behind the scenes Darrell suffered from debilitating flashbacks, self injury, addiction and misdiagnosis, until the right doctor isolated the key to unlocking the memories his brain kept locked away for over 50 years. Cracked Up, director Michelle Esrick, creates an inspiring balance between comedy and tragedy helping us understand the impact of toxic stress and childhood trauma in a new light, breaking down barriers of stigma and replacing shame with compassion and hope.
Cracked Up (2019) is a documentary film directed by Michelle Esrick, released on September 13, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Darrell Hammond, Lorne Michaels, Steve Higgins and Bessel van der Kolk. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Michelle Esrick
- Producers:
- David Becker, Michelle Esrick
- Production:
- Abramorama
- Status:
- Released
Cracked Up (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Cracked Up before you stream it.
Cracked Up Cast & Crew
Main cast
Darrell Hammond
as Self
Lorne Michaels
as Self
Steve Higgins
as Self
- Bessel van der Kolk
Bessel van der Kolk
as Self
Whoopi Goldberg
as Self
- Louie Zakarian
Louie Zakarian
as Self
- Elizabeth Stein
Elizabeth Stein
as Self
Christopher Ashley
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Michelle Esrick, produced by David Becker and Michelle Esrick.
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Cracked Up Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 15 ratings.
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Cracked Up – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cracked Up online?
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Cracked Up (2019) 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 Cracked Up?
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The main cast of Cracked Up (2019) includes Darrell Hammond, Lorne Michaels, Steve Higgins, Bessel van der Kolk and Whoopi Goldberg. The film was directed by Michelle Esrick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cracked Up released?
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Cracked Up was released on September 13, 2019 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Cracked Up worth watching?
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Cracked Up (2019) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cracked Up?
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Yes. The official Cracked Up trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.