Mike Birbiglia: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend

TV-14

2013

1h 15m

Comedy

Stand-Up

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100%

6 Reviews

Tomatometer

86%

100+ Ratings

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On this painfully honest but hilarious journey, Birbiglia struggles to find reason in an area where it may be impossible to find: love.

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logan k

A fantastic story-teller, & comedian.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Denise D

This was the most depressing stand up routine I have ever seen. I hope Mike learns about narcissistic abuse and can one day live his authentic life. I am rooting for you, Mike.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/30/22

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Ry M

a must-watch of storytelling comedy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/08/22

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tom m

As usual, Mike is quite entertaining. I nice comedic break.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Cinco H

Funny, honest and touching; a well mapped out narrative of an ordinary dudes life. I have seen this comedy special more times than I can count on both hands. Very well worth the time spent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/02/17

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Ted W

The art of story telling is truly dying. It's so nice that there are practitioners of the arts who still work hard to keep this form vibrant and interesting. Birbiglia has created a truly unique tale about love, personal values and the ability to change.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/09/17

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Seth Barrish

Director

Mike Birbiglia

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Mike Birbiglia

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Jesse David Fox

New York Magazine/Vulture

My Girlfriend's Boyfriend has a through-line story of how the comedian and his wife eventually decided to get married despite not believing in marriage, and it is such a worked-through, complete piece that is both moving and incredibly funny.

Jul 8, 2019

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Ben Williams

Time Out

A charming, confessional storytelling show, taped at an intimate Seattle theatre. One for a Sunday afternoon.

Jul 8, 2019

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

Although "Boyfriend" superficially resembles a meandering stand-up concert documentary, Birbiglia's stage shows are much more than that... he's actually closer to monologuist and performance artist Spalding Gray than, say, Jerry Seinfeld.

Jul 8, 2019

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Andrew Husband

Uproxx

... a deeply personal reflection that trades moments of complete sincerity for crazy, across-the-stage antics reminiscent of Sam Kinison.

Jul 11, 2019

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Ian Sandwell

Digital Spy

The special is an often painfully honest look at Birbiglia's love life in all its awkward glory which marries well with his gentle humour, resulting in an absolute winner.

Jul 8, 2019

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Jon O'Brien

metro.co.uk

The result is a masterful one-man show that cements Birbiglia's reputation as one of contemporary comedy's ultimate storytellers.

Jul 8, 2019

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Synopsis

On this painfully honest but hilarious journey, Birbiglia struggles to find reason in an area where it may be impossible to find: love.

Director: Seth Barrish
Screenwriter: Mike Birbiglia
Rating: TV-14
Genre: Comedy, Stand-Up
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 23, 2013
Runtime: 1h 15m

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