Misery Loves Comedy
“Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.”
Synopsis
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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Misery Loves Comedy Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Documentary HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-11
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Jon Favreau
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Kevin Smith
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Bobby Cannavale
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Freddie Prinze Jr.
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Matthew Perry
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Whoopi Goldberg
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Martin Short
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Jimmy Fallon
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Christopher Guest
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Janeane Garofalo
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Judd Apatow
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Stephen Merchant
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Kevin Pollak
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Matt Walsh
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Jason Alexander
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Joe Lo Truglio
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Jason Reitman
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Chris Hardwick
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 14, 2015
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Pollak
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Pollak, John Vorhaus
- Original Score
- Ben Folds
- Original Title
- Misery Loves Comedy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Heretic Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Pollak
Kevin Pollak, John Vorhaus
Ben Folds
Adam McDaid
Robert Legato
Becky Newhall, Burton Ritchie
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Folds
Original Music Composer
Kevin Pollak
Director
Kevin Pollak
Writer
John Vorhaus
Writer
Becky Newhall
Producer
Burton Ritchie
Producer
Robert Legato
Editor
Adam McDaid
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Misery Loves Comedy
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What is Misery Loves Comedy about?
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.
Who directed Misery Loves Comedy?
Misery Loves Comedy was directed by Kevin Pollak.
Who stars in Misery Loves Comedy?
The principal cast of Misery Loves Comedy includes Jon Favreau, Kevin Smith, Bobby Cannavale, Freddie Prinze Jr., Matthew Perry.
When was Misery Loves Comedy released and how long is it?
Misery Loves Comedy was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Misery Loves Comedy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Misery Loves Comedy was composed by Ben Folds.