It Started As a Joke (2019): Cast
It Started As a Joke is a 2019 comedy documentary directed by Julie Smith Clem and Ken Druckerman, starring Eugene Mirman, Janeane Garofalo and Jim Gaffigan. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Directors
- Julie Smith Clem and Ken Druckerman
- Genres
- Documentary , Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is It Started As a Joke About?
The premise of It Started As a Joke without spoilers.
This documentary follows the decade-long existence of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, culminating in a final performance. The film explores Eugene Mirman’s distinctive comedic style and his impact on the alternative comedy scene. It's a celebration of community and creativity, offering a poignant farewell to a unique era while highlighting the power of humor to provide comfort and connection through difficult times.
It Started As a Joke Themes & Keywords
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It Started As a Joke Cast
Eugene Mirman leads the cast, with Janeane Garofalo and Jim Gaffigan. Directed by Julie Smith Clem and Ken Druckerman; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Julie Smith Clem
- Co-director Ken Druckerman
- Eugene Mirman as themselves
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Janeane Garofalo as themselves -
Jim Gaffigan as themselves -
Bobcat Goldthwait as themselves
Also Starring in It Started As a Joke
· 10 more- Kumail Nanjiani Themselves
- Kristen Schaal Themselves
- Michael Showalter Themselves
- Reggie Watts Themselves
- Mike Birbiglia Themselves
- H. Jon Benjamin Themselves
- Jon Glaser Themselves
- Wyatt Cenac Themselves
- John Hodgman Themselves
- Ira Glass Themselves
More from Julie Smith Clem and Ken Druckerman
One more film directed by Julie Smith Clem and Ken Druckerman: 9/11: Inside Air Force One.
It Started As a Joke Trailers & Videos
The trailer of It Started As a Joke.
It Started As a Joke Also Known As
Also known as “一开始是个笑话”.
- Also known as
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- 一开始是个笑话
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It Started As a Joke FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of It Started As a Joke, each answered in a sentence.
How long is It Started As a Joke?
It Started As a Joke runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was It Started As a Joke released?
It Started As a Joke was released on March 10, 2019.
Who directed It Started As a Joke?
It Started As a Joke was directed by Julie Smith Clem and Ken Druckerman.
Who is in the cast of It Started As a Joke?
It Started As a Joke stars Eugene Mirman, Janeane Garofalo and Jim Gaffigan, among 14 credited actors.
Does It Started As a Joke have a post-credit scene?
No. It Started As a Joke has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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