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Can We Take a Joke? (2016): Ratings

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Can We Take a Joke? is a 2016 documentary directed by Ted Balaker. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes. Critics gave it 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
53%
Metascore
49
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Can We Take a Joke? (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
Ted Balaker
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Can We Take a Joke? About?

The premise of Can We Take a Joke? without spoilers.

Examining the current climate of online humor, this documentary explores the challenges comedians face as social media amplifies outrage and scrutiny. Through candid interviews with stand-up performers like Gilbert Gottfried, Penn Jillette, Lisa Lampanelli, and Adam Carolla, the film investigates the impact of heightened sensitivity on free speech and creative expression, revealing the consequences of limiting comedic boundaries.

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The Director of Can We Take a Joke?

Directed by Ted Balaker.

From the director

More from Ted Balaker

One more film directed by Ted Balaker: The Coddling of the American Mind.

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Ratings

Can We Take a Joke? Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Can We Take a Joke? 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.

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Can We Take a Joke? Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Can We Take a Joke?.

CAN WE TAKE A JOKE? - Official North American Trailer

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FAQ

Can We Take a Joke? FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Can We Take a Joke?, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Can We Take a Joke??

Can We Take a Joke? runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was Can We Take a Joke? released?

Can We Take a Joke? was released on July 29, 2016.

Who directed Can We Take a Joke??

Can We Take a Joke? was directed by Ted Balaker.

More films by Ted Balaker

How is Can We Take a Joke? rated?

Can We Take a Joke? has 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic, 67% on TMDB and 1.0/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Can We Take a Joke? have a post-credit scene?

No. Can We Take a Joke? has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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