It Started As a Joke movie poster

It Started As a Joke

March 10, 2019 1h 16m 4.8/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 2019. It Started As a Joke is a documentary/comedy film. directed by Julie Smith Clem. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Eugene Mirman, H. Jon Benjamin, and Mike Birbiglia

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.

Quick Facts

📅
Release Date March 10, 2019 6 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 1h 16m 76 minutes total
User Rating 4.8/10 Mixed (3 votes)
🌍
Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is It Started As a Joke about?

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 al...

Who directed It Started As a Joke?

It Started As a Joke was directed by Julie Smith Clem.

How long is It Started As a Joke?

It Started As a Joke has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).

When was It Started As a Joke released?

It Started As a Joke was released on March 10, 2019 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in It Started As a Joke?

The main cast of It Started As a Joke includes Eugene Mirman, H. Jon Benjamin, Mike Birbiglia, Wyatt Cenac, Jim Gaffigan.