Would It Kill You to Laugh?

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Would It Kill You to Laugh?

2022

1h 0m

Comedy

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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Joan K

They are sick and twisted geniuses

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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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

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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

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Audience Member

Great absurdist comedy sketch movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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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

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Andrew DeYoung

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Kate Berlant

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John Early

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Meredith Vieira

Actor

Andrew DeYoung

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Kate Berlant

Executive Producer

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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