Can We Take a Joke? (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, Can We Take a Joke? is a documentary film directed by Ted Balaker, running about 74 minutes. “When outrage and comedy collide.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the age of social media, nearly every day brings a new eruption of outrage. While people have always found something to be offended by, their ability to organize a groundswell of opposition to – and public censure of – their offender has never been more powerful. Today we're all one clumsy joke away from public ruin. Can We Take A Joke? offers a thought-provoking and wry exploration of outrage culture through the lens of stand-up comedy, with notables like Gilbert Gottfried, Penn Jillette, Lisa Lampanelli, and Adam Carolla detailing its stifling impact on comedy and the exchange of ideas. What will the future will be like if we can't learn how to take a joke?

Who’s in it. Can We Take a Joke? stars Christina Pazsitzky as Narrator (voice), Gilbert Gottfried as Himself, Jim Norton as Himself and Lisa Lampanelli as Herself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Can We Take a Joke? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Can We Take a Joke? page.

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