The Original Kings of Comedy
“We Got Jokes.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 10, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$38.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.94x
+$25.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- D.L. Hughley, Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, Bernie Mac
- Original Title
- The Original Kings of Comedy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $38.3M
- Production Studios
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Latham Entertainment, MTV Films, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spike Lee
D.L. Hughley, Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, Bernie Mac
Malik Hassan Sayeed
Barry Alexander Brown
David Gale, Walter Latham, Van Toffler, Spike Lee
Department Leadership Roster
D.L. Hughley
Writer
Steve Harvey
Writer
Spike Lee
Director
Cedric the Entertainer
Writer
Bernie Mac
Writer
David Gale
Producer
Walter Latham
Producer
Barry Alexander Brown
Editor
Spike Lee
Producer
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
Malik Hassan Sayeed
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Original Kings of Comedy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Original Kings of Comedy about?
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.
Who directed The Original Kings of Comedy?
The Original Kings of Comedy was directed by Spike Lee.
Who stars in The Original Kings of Comedy?
The principal cast of The Original Kings of Comedy includes Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, Bernie Mac.
When was The Original Kings of Comedy released and how long is it?
The Original Kings of Comedy was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Original Kings of Comedy?
The Original Kings of Comedy had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $38.3M at the worldwide box office (2.94 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Original Kings of Comedy?
The Original Kings of Comedy holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).