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Would It Kill You to Laugh?

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The one-of-a-kind sketch special from A24 will feature famous comedy duo Berlant (A League of Their Own) and Early (Search Party, The Afterparty) as sitcom stars from the world-renowned television program "He's Gay, She's Half-Jewish." Despite their undeniable chemistry and monumental success, Kate and John's relationship suffers a very public falling out and eventual legal battle. But where are they now? Would it Kill You to Laugh is the chance for fans, and the world, to find out. Berlant and Early will also play an unpredictable variety of characters throughout. Television veteran and Emmy winner Meredith Vieira will appear as TV Newscaster in the special.

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Clare Martin Paste Magazine The charged dynamic between Berlant and Early -- whether they’re playing friends or enemies or spouses -- is the secret ingredient that makes the special its own discomfiting, uproarious wonder. Rated: 8.9/10 Jun 30, 2022 Full Review Sean L. McCarthy Decider [Kate Berlant and John Early] prove time and again that as singular as they may be individually as scene-stealers, they’re a powerhouse duo together. Jun 24, 2022 Full Review Josh Bell CBR There isn't much to recommend in this scattered collection of half-formed ideas and offbeat jokes, despite the obvious talents of its two creative forces. Jun 24, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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john h Had me in stitches. Kate and John have fantastic comedic chemistry. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/14/24 Full Review Joan K They are sick and twisted geniuses Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/24 Full Review kaitlyn c I rewatch all the time and laugh just as hard as the first time. Genius and side splittingly funny Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/13/23 Full Review Audience Member I love the singular, SILLY point of view of Kate Berlant + John Early. The world their comedy inhabits is simultaneously sharp and stupid in the best way. Their biting self-caricatures are delicious to watch and this special was a delight. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Great absurdist comedy sketch movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review marc b Not my thing, shut it down after about 10 minutes. And I didn't laugh, not even quietly to myself. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The one-of-a-kind sketch special from A24 will feature famous comedy duo Berlant (A League of Their Own) and Early (Search Party, The Afterparty) as sitcom stars from the world-renowned television program "He's Gay, She's Half-Jewish." Despite their undeniable chemistry and monumental success, Kate and John's relationship suffers a very public falling out and eventual legal battle. But where are they now? Would it Kill You to Laugh is the chance for fans, and the world, to find out. Berlant and Early will also play an unpredictable variety of characters throughout. Television veteran and Emmy winner Meredith Vieira will appear as TV Newscaster in the special.
Director
Andrew DeYoung
Screenwriter
Andrew DeYoung
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 24, 2022
Runtime
1h 0m