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Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

2024 · 100 min

A warm, funny, and moving celebration of queer comedy that feels like a lively history lesson with heart.

Tagline
Changing the world one joke at a time.
Overview
This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand-up performances, and interviews with a show-stopping lineup to present a definitive history of queer comedy.

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  • Netflix
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Tone
  • upliftingstrength 3 of 3
  • warmstrength 3 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • sexuality
  • politics
  • media
  • justice
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour8
Realism9
Romance2
Tension2
Darkness3
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Where to watch in the UK

Stream
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Details

Genres
documentary, comedy
Directed by
Page Hurwitz
Written by
Page Hurwitz
Starring
Lily Tomlin, Rosie O'Donnell, Sandra Bernhard, Wanda Sykes, Tig Notaro, Suzy Eddie Izzard, Patti Harrison, Joel Kim Booster
Runtime
100 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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