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John Mulaney: Baby J

2023 · 80 min

A raw, funny, and uncomfortable look at addiction and recovery, told with wit and honesty.

Directed by
Alex Timbers
Genres
Comedy, Tv movie
Starring
John Mulaney
Tagline
A wide-ranging conversation
Overview
A chaotic intervention. An action-packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage.

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  • Netflix
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Directed by
Alex Timbers
Genres
Comedy, Tv movie
Starring
John Mulaney
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • addiction
  • redemption
  • identity
  • guilt
  • friendship
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour8
Realism9
Romance1
Tension3
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
comedy, tv movie
Directed by
Alex Timbers
Written by
John Mulaney
Starring
John Mulaney
Music
David Byrne
Cinematography
Cameron Barnett
Runtime
80 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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