Behind the Burly Q (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2010, Behind the Burly Q is a documentary film directed by Leslie Zemeckis, running about 97 minutes. “The Story of Burlesque in America.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dive into more than a century of decadence with this tantalizing look at the evolution of burlesque. Cabaret star Leslie Zemeckis traces the art form from vaudeville-style variety show through its extinction and contemporary rebirth. Vintage photos, film clips and ads illustrate burlesque's resilient history and how the public's sexual appetite kept it alive amid moral and legal ado.
Who’s in it. Behind the Burly Q stars Bud Abbott as Himself (archive footage), Alan Alda as Himself, Joan Arline as Herself - 'The Sexquire Girl' and Beverly Arlynne as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Behind the Burly Q has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $23.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Burly Q page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Burly Q tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Burly Q (2010)?
- In US, Behind the Burly Q is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Behind the Burly Q worth watching?
- Behind the Burly Q holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Behind the Burly Q?
- Behind the Burly Q stars Bud Abbott, Alan Alda, Joan Arline, Beverly Arlynne and Al Baker Jr..
- When was Behind the Burly Q released?
- Behind the Burly Q was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.