When Jews Were Funny (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2013, When Jews Were Funny is a documentary film directed by Alan Zweig, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. From the 1930's to the 1970's, pretty well every comedian or comic you might see on TV or the movies was Jewish. Jews came to dominate the world of western‐society comedy on radio, stage and screen alike.Why did Jews dominate comedy in this period? And why did that domination end? Were Jews just funnier back then? And if so, did that extend to your average Jew on the street? In this 90 minute documentary acclaimed director Alan Zweig will examine these questions and many others in this exploration of 20th century humour, cultural decay, and a search for a missing heritage.
Who’s in it. When Jews Were Funny stars Shecky Greene, Howie Mandel, Shelley Berman and Norm Crosby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, When Jews Were Funny has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and Chai Flicks and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Jews Were Funny page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Jews Were Funny 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 When Jews Were Funny (2013)?
- In US, When Jews Were Funny is available to stream on OVID and Chai Flicks, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When Jews Were Funny worth watching?
- When Jews Were Funny holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Jews Were Funny?
- When Jews Were Funny stars Shecky Greene, Howie Mandel, Shelley Berman, Norm Crosby and Jack Carter.
- When was When Jews Were Funny released?
- When Jews Were Funny was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.