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Comedian (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Comedian is a 2002 documentary directed by Christian Charles, starring Jerry Seinfeld. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $2.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb rating
6.9/10
worldwide gross
$2.8M
Metascore
62
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Comedian (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Comedian About?

The premise of Comedian without spoilers.

This documentary offers a revealing look into the life of Ashwin Verma, a celebrated stand-up comedian from Mumbai. Through candid interviews, journalist Amit probes Verma's personal journey, exploring his experiences with love, family, and the challenges he faced while honing his craft on the theater stage. The film provides an intimate portrait of a comedy legend and the stories behind his rise to fame.

Comedian Themes & Keywords

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  • trailer narrated by hal douglas
  • comedian
  • stand up comedian
  • comedy club
  • rape joke
  • comedy circuit
  • comedy tour
  • reality comedy
  • observational comedy
  • comedy act
  • comedy routine
  • live comedy
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  • aspiring comedian
  • private jet
  • scene after end credits
  • ignoring advice
  • advice
  • sports analogy
  • reference to joe louis
  • reference to willie mays
  • reference to muhammad ali
  • reference to bill russell the basketball player
  • newark new jersey
  • reference to hbo
  • reference to pizza hut
  • reference to adolf hitler
  • reference to the nazis
  • telling someone to shut up
  • levittown long island
  • west orange new jersey
  • reference to sinbad the sailor
  • new york mets baseball cap
  • hermosa beach california
  • los angeles california
  • tempe arizona
  • cleveland ohio
  • reference to johnny carson
  • reference to roseanne barr
  • character appears on a tv talk show
  • bottled water
  • reference to david letterman
  • limousine
  • jazz score
  • reference to jerry seinfeld
  • reference to bill cosby
  • new suit
  • butt slap
  • wet suit
  • backstage
  • dressing room
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Cast & crew

Comedian Cast

Jerry Seinfeld stars in Comedian. Directed by Christian Charles.

From the director

More from Christian Charles

More films directed by Christian Charles, best-rated first: Full of It, Love Sick Love, Hey Watch This and Cheech & Chong’s Hey Watch This.

Full filmography
Ratings

Comedian Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Comedian 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

Box office

Comedian Box Office

Comedian grossed $2.8 million worldwide.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.8M

US & Canada
$2.8M
Videos

Comedian Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Comedian.

Comedian (2002) Original Theatrical Trailer [FTD-0589]

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FAQ

Comedian FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Comedian, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Comedian?

Comedian runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Comedian released?

Comedian was released on October 11, 2002.

Who directed Comedian?

Comedian was directed by Christian Charles.

More films by Christian Charles

Who is in the cast of Comedian?

Comedian stars Jerry Seinfeld.

How much did Comedian make at the box office?

Comedian grossed $2.8 million worldwide.

How is Comedian rated?

Comedian has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 62 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

Does Comedian have a post-credit scene?

No. Comedian has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Comedian in?

The original language of Comedian is Hindi.

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