The Original Kings of Comedy (2000): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Original Kings of Comedy is a 2000 comedy documentary directed by Spike Lee, starring Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $38.2 million worldwide on a $13 million budget. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Genres
- Comedy , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $13M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Original Kings of Comedy About?
The premise of The Original Kings of Comedy without spoilers.
This documentary follows Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, and Bernie Mac as they tour the country as the Kings of Comedy. The film captures their hilarious routines and the camaraderie between them, exploring themes of race, relationships, and the challenges of aging. Director Spike Lee provides an intimate look at the performers both on stage and behind the scenes, revealing the humor and heart that make them so successful.
The Original Kings of Comedy Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- stand up
- satire comedy
- parody comedy
- stand up comedy special
- dark comedy
- american
- backstage
- master of ceremonies
- stand up comedian
- comedian
- concert film
- african american
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- improvisation
- dancing
- dancer
- song
- singing
- singer
- race relations
- monologue
- charlotte north carolina
- telling a joke
- five word title
- satire
- spoof
- pop culture
- parody
- live performance
- live audience
- actor playing himself
- stuttering
- stand up comedy
- bullet time
- racial slur
- independent film
The Original Kings of Comedy Cast
Steve Harvey leads the cast, with D.L. Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer. Directed by Spike Lee; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Spike Lee
More from Spike Lee
More films directed by Spike Lee, best-rated first: David Byrne’s American Utopia, BlacKkKlansman, Do the Right Thing and Pass Over.
The Original Kings of Comedy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Original Kings of Comedy 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 62% User score
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The Original Kings of Comedy Box Office & Budget
The Original Kings of Comedy grossed $38.2 million worldwide on a $13 million budget, 2.9 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$38.2M
2.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $38.2M
- Budget
- $13M
The Original Kings of Comedy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Original Kings of Comedy.
The Original Kings of Comedy Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “מלכי הקומדיה האמיתיים” and “Os Verdadeiros Reis da Comédia”.
- Also known as
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- מלכי הקומדיה האמיתיים
- Os Verdadeiros Reis da Comédia
- 喜剧诸王
- 오리지널 킹스 오브 코메디
Seen The Original Kings of Comedy?
Movies Like The Original Kings of Comedy
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy, The Comedians of Comedy and Steve Harvey: One Man.
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The Comedians of Comedy 2005 -
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The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion 1986 -
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The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour 2007 -
Steve Harvey: Still Trippin’ 2008
The Original Kings of Comedy FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Original Kings of Comedy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Original Kings of Comedy?
The Original Kings of Comedy runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Original Kings of Comedy released?
The Original Kings of Comedy was released on August 18, 2000.
Who directed The Original Kings of Comedy?
The Original Kings of Comedy was directed by Spike Lee.
More films by Spike Lee Who is in the cast of The Original Kings of Comedy?
The Original Kings of Comedy stars Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Original Kings of Comedy make at the box office?
The Original Kings of Comedy grossed $38.2 million worldwide on a budget of $13 million.
How is The Original Kings of Comedy rated?
The Original Kings of Comedy has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 73 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The Original Kings of Comedy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Original Kings of Comedy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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