Hysterical

Mar 20, 2021

1h 27m

★ 6.4

The future of comedy is female.

Overview

An honest and hilarious backstage pass into the lives of some of stand-up comedy’s most boundary-breaking women, exploring the hard-fought journey to become the voices of their generation and their gender.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Campfire Studios

Milestone TV & Film

FX Productions

Hysterical Trailers

Cast

Self

Nikki Glaser

Self

Margaret Cho

Self

Judy Gold

Self

Carmen Lynch

Self

Kathy Griffin

Self

Bonnie McFarlane

Self

Rachel Feinstein

Self

Fortune Feimster

Self

Iliza Shlesinger

Self

Lisa Lampanelli

Self

Marina Franklin

Self

Sherri Shepherd

This documentary praises comedian Richard Pryor by showing fragments of various shows Pryor made and having famous comedians talk about the importance and greatness of Pryor. Different themes are reviewed this way. Among others, they are the use of the word nigger, the way Pryor talked about racism, the fact Pryor talked openly about his own faults on-stage and the fact he didn't mince matters.

6.2

Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh

Oct 5, 2019

In his first HBO comedy special, Gary Gulman offers candid reflections on his struggles with depression through stand-up and short documentary interludes. While speaking to issues of mental health, Gulman also offers his observations on a number of topics, including his admiration for Millennial attitudes toward bullying, the intersection of masculinity and sports, and how his mother's voice is always in his head.

5.5

Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again

Dec 5, 2004

Celebrated comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, and Ron White are reunited by popular demand to bring back more of their blue collar humor. The first movie was a runaway hit and the latest installment of this concert experience allows you to once again see them perform their original material on stage, up close and personal, from the best seat in the house.

7.8

Totally Bill Hicks

Nov 23, 1998

Consisting of two parts: ‘Revelations’, Bill Hicks’ last live performance in the United Kingdom made at the Dominion Theatre; and a documentary about Hicks’ life ‘Just a Ride’ featuring interviews with friends, admirers, and family.

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6.0

Last Laugh '05

Dec 11, 2005

“COMEDY CENTRAL’s Last Laugh ’05” takes an irreverent look back at some of the most controversial and outrageous events of this year from the infamous Tom Cruise couch dance to the Terri Schiavo saga, bird flu to Courtney Love’s melt-down, “Last Laugh ’05” unleashes its fury on our most laughable newsmakers and news fakers.

6.3

The Original Kings of Comedy

Aug 18, 2000

The house is rockin' and the laughs are rollin' as comedians Steve Harvey (The Steve Harvey Show), D.L. Hughley (The Hughleys), Cedric The Entertainer (The Steve Harvey Show) and Bernie Mac (Life) meet in this riotously comedy summit directed by Spike Lee.

5.8

Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie

Jan 10, 2003

The comedic stylings of four sort-of famous funnymen are brought to the big screen courtesy of this 2002 documentary.

6.7

Almost There

Nov 18, 2016

Three men embark on a journey in search of meaning and happiness in the autumn of their lives: Bob swaps his safe home for a camper van and tries to find himself in the barren Californian desert; Steve, drag queen and stand-up comedian, is fed up of England and makes amends with his past in Benidorm; Yamada rediscovers his smile by reading stories to children in Tokyo.

6.8

Christina P: Mom Genes

May 8, 2022

Comedian Christina P examines the joys and drags of parenting, partnering and more through a no-nonsense Gen-X lens in this special.

5.8

Tracy Morgan: Takin' It Too Far

Aug 17, 2023

Grateful and hyped, Tracy Morgan owns his set and unabashedly tackling topics such as dating in his 50s (along with the unexpected side effects that comes with it), his dysfunctional family, attempting to reverse gentrification in Brooklyn, and the very public 2014 car accident that left him with multiple broken bones, a traumatic brain injury, and a substantial settlement.

7.5

George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances

Nov 17, 2001

George Carlin performs a hilarious set of never-before released material in "Complaints and Grievances." His 12th HBO special was recorded live at the Beacon Theater in New York City on November 17, 2001. In "Complaints and Grievances," Carlin shamelessly exposes the people and subjects that irritate him the most.

7.0

Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain

Oct 16, 1985

A live performance by "neurotic" stand-up comedian Richard Lewis. Includes tongue-in-cheek interviews with fellow comedians.

6.6

Richard Pryor: Here and Now

Oct 28, 1983

One of comedian Richard Pryor's later stand-up performances. As foul-mouthed as ever, Pryor touches on most of the same topics as in his previous live shows.

7.3

Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip

Mar 12, 1982

Richard Pryor's stand-up act includes his frank discussion about his freebasing addiction, as well as the infamous night on June 9, 1980 that he caught on fire.

6.9

The Comedians of Comedy

Mar 1, 2005

The Comedians of Comedy is an occasional stand-up comedy tour featuring Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis, Brian Posehn and Maria Bamford that was documented in a 2005 film and 2005 Comedy Central television series of the same name, both directed by Michael Blieden.

7.4

An Evening with Robin Williams

Mar 12, 1983

Declared to be the funniest Robin Williams video made, this is a don't-miss comedy.

7.7

Jon Stewart: Unleavened

Sep 20, 1996

Jon Stewart performs a solo standup routine, telecast live from Miami, Florida.

7.1

The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour

Sep 18, 2007

It's a night of comic anarchy as 15 of today's edgiest comedians perform at Los Angeles' legendary Troubadour rock 'n' roll club! You're guaranteed to laugh, and occasionally gasp with shock, as new comic frontiers are crossed. Staring; Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, Zach Galifianakis, Maria Bamford, David Cross, Sarah Silverman, and many more.