Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
78
Balasaur Score
Worth a look
2024 · Movie · 1h 40m · R
The read
A Balasaur Score of 78 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%. Critics rate it 26 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 72% of the 2,434 2020s documentary movies in this catalog. Streaming on Netflix.
Synopsis
This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand-up performances, and interviews with a show-stopping lineup to present a definitive history of queer comedy.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 26 points higher than audiences do.
11 audience votes
Key crew
- Page HurwitzDirector
- Page HurwitzWriter
Cast
- Lily TomlinSelf
- Rosie O'DonnellSelf
- Sandra BernhardSelf
- Wanda SykesSelf
- Tig NotaroSelf
- Suzy Eddie IzzardSelf
- Patti HarrisonSelf
- Joel Kim BoosterSelf
- Billy EichnerSelf
- Mae MartinSelf
- Fortune FeimsterSelf
- Marsha WarfieldSelf
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Themes
lgbt