John Oliver: Terrifying Times (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, John Oliver: Terrifying Times is a comedy film directed by Troy Miller, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. American viewers may know him best as the British correspondent on "The Daily Show," but John Oliver is also an accomplished stand-up comic. In his first Comedy Central special Oliver tackles the topics that perplex him about the United States. He takes well-aimed shots at the American political process and the invasion of Iraq (including how the Brits would have done it differently), and argues for reparations from the Revolutionary War.
Who’s in it. John Oliver: Terrifying Times stars John Oliver as Himself and Andy Zaltzman as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, John Oliver: Terrifying Times has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch John Oliver: Terrifying Times page.
If you liked it. Fans of John Oliver: Terrifying Times tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch John Oliver: Terrifying Times (2008)?
- In US, John Oliver: Terrifying Times is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is John Oliver: Terrifying Times worth watching?
- John Oliver: Terrifying Times holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in John Oliver: Terrifying Times?
- John Oliver: Terrifying Times stars John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman.
- When was John Oliver: Terrifying Times released?
- John Oliver: Terrifying Times was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.