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      The Aristocrats

      Released Jan 22, 2005 1h 29m Documentary List
      79% 150 Reviews Tomatometer 61% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score This documentary about the world's funniest dirty joke features over 100 stand-up and performing comedians discussing and telling the joke. Since the joke, which can involve a great deal of improvisation, is so profane, usually only comedians have heard it, and it became legendary as a way for comedians to perform and top each other backstage. The film discusses the camaraderie within the comedy world that inspired the joke in the first place, as well as the role of obscenity within humor. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 21 Buy Now

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      Can a joke stand up to repeated tellings? Hilarious and revealing of the way comedy works, The Aristocrats demonstrates that it's possible.

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      Audience Member Documentary about the most vulgar depraved joke as told over the years by prolific comedians. The legendary joke, which each comic makes their own is explored ad nauseam. What's enjoyable about this documentary is the who's who of comics who are interviewed for this documentary. Chris Rock, Gilbert Gottfried, Jeff Ross, Andy Dick, Bob Saget, Jon Stewart. Paul Reiser, George Carlin, Don Rickles, Sarah Silverman and so many more. Fun documentary. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member A great documentary about a massive in-joke. Very interesting look at stand-up comedians and the incredibly wide range of style/sensibility. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member I don't know what to say about this movie. It is a fun idea, not something you can hit a home run with, but it celebrates different writing and performing styles, which is a worthy goal. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member An interesting look at a classic joke told in a variety of (disturbing and funny) ways from lots of big names in the comedy and showbiz world that people would enjoy. My only big criticism would be that for a show based on one joke 90 minutes is a very long time to watch. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Watched this while eating fresh, homemade pot roast...by the time Saget showed up, I could no longer finish the pot roast. It's unclear whether it's more shockingly offensive than it is unendingly hilarious or vice versa...but either way, it's a fascinating (if admittedly sloppy) comedy doc. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Nothing groundbreaking here, but it was fun to see so many influential comedians be so over the top and vulgar. This film and joke is not for the faint of heart! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      David Ansen Newsweek The first feel-good movie made out of fecal matter. Nov 1, 2007 Full Review David Fear Time Out This all-star open-mike night loses its luster before its own loud laughter dies down. Feb 9, 2006 Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald With a showman's respect for the power of the build-up, Provenza touts his product thoroughly before unveiling it. Jan 27, 2006 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies While filmmakers will try their best over the years to get a group of comedians together to discuss jokes, nothing will ever be better than The Aristocrats. Jan 10, 2022 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News A fascinating documentary that is more than a one-joke movie; it's a film that really takes its audience inside the minds of comedians, showing the essence of comedy and improvisation. Rated: B Nov 19, 2019 Full Review Miles Fielder The List Beyond being utterly hilarious and really quite shocking, Provenza's film says a lot about the nature of stand-up comedy and the people who are compelled to do it. And that makes The Aristocrats a great documentary. Rated: 4/5 Apr 26, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis This documentary about the world's funniest dirty joke features over 100 stand-up and performing comedians discussing and telling the joke. Since the joke, which can involve a great deal of improvisation, is so profane, usually only comedians have heard it, and it became legendary as a way for comedians to perform and top each other backstage. The film discusses the camaraderie within the comedy world that inspired the joke in the first place, as well as the role of obscenity within humor.
      Director
      Paul Provenza
      Producer
      Penn Jillette, Paul Provenza
      Distributor
      ThinkFilm
      Production Co
      Mighty Cheese Productions
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jan 22, 2005, Original
      Rerelease Date (Theaters)
      Jul 29, 2005
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Sep 10, 2019
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $6.4M
      Runtime
      1h 29m
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