Hysterical (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2021, Hysterical is a documentary film directed by Andrea Blaugrund Nevins, running about 87 minutes. “The future of comedy is female.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An honest and hilarious backstage pass into the lives of some of stand-up comedy’s most boundary-breaking women, exploring the hard-fought journey to become the voices of their generation and their gender.
Who’s in it. Hysterical stars Nikki Glaser as Self, Margaret Cho as Self, Judy Gold as Self and Carmen Lynch as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hysterical has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hysterical page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hysterical 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 Hysterical (2021)?
- In US, Hysterical is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hysterical worth watching?
- Hysterical holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hysterical?
- Hysterical stars Nikki Glaser, Margaret Cho, Judy Gold, Carmen Lynch and Kathy Griffin.
- When was Hysterical released?
- Hysterical was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.