Misery Loves Comedy
“Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.”
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, The CW | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Icon Film Amazon Channel, Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Misery Loves Comedy
Misery Loves Comedy is a 2015 English-language comedy and documentary film directed by Kevin Pollak. The cast is led by Jon Favreau, Kevin Smith, Bobby Cannavale. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel.
Misery Loves Comedy was produced by Heretic Films and made in United States of America. It was released on January 23, 2015.
- Director
- Kevin Pollak
- Writers
- Kevin Pollak, John Vorhaus
- Release date
- January 23, 2015
- OTT release
- April 14, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Heretic Films
Misery Loves Comedy cast & crew
Misery Loves Comedy was directed by Kevin Pollak and written by Kevin Pollak and John Vorhaus.
The cast features Jon Favreau as Self, Kevin Smith as Self, Bobby Cannavale as Self, Freddie Prinze Jr. as Self, Matthew Perry as Self, and Whoopi Goldberg as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ben Folds, cinematography is by Adam McDaid, and it was produced by Becky Newhall and Burton Ritchie.
Is Misery Loves Comedy worth watching?
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and documentary, Misery Loves Comedy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Misery Loves Comedy
In United States, you can stream Misery Loves Comedy on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, The CW, and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on April 14, 2015.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Misery Loves Comedy
Jon Favreau
Self
Kevin Smith
Self
Bobby Cannavale
Self
Freddie Prinze Jr.
Self
Matthew Perry
Self
Whoopi Goldberg
Self
Martin Short
Self
Jimmy Fallon
Self
Christopher Guest
Self
Janeane Garofalo
Self
Judd Apatow
Self
Stephen Merchant
Self
Misery Loves Comedy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Misery Loves Comedy in United States?
Misery Loves Comedy is streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, The CW in United States.
▸Is Misery Loves Comedy on Hoopla?
Yes — Misery Loves Comedy is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Misery Loves Comedy in?
Misery Loves Comedy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Misery Loves Comedy?
Misery Loves Comedy runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸When did Misery Loves Comedy release on OTT?
Misery Loves Comedy became available digitally on April 14, 2015.
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