Misery Loves Comedy (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2015, Misery Loves Comedy is a comedy and documentary film directed by Kevin Pollak, running about 94 minutes. “Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Misery Loves Comedy stars Jon Favreau as Self, Kevin Smith as Self, Bobby Cannavale as Self and Freddie Prinze Jr. as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Misery Loves Comedy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Misery Loves Comedy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Misery Loves Comedy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Misery Loves Comedy (2015)?
- In US, Misery Loves Comedy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Misery Loves Comedy worth watching?
- Misery Loves Comedy holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Misery Loves Comedy?
- Misery Loves Comedy stars Jon Favreau, Kevin Smith, Bobby Cannavale, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Matthew Perry.
- When was Misery Loves Comedy released?
- Misery Loves Comedy was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.