In the Name of Comedy
In the Name of Comedy
2017, English. Directed by Jon Hart.
A frustrated comedian makes a viral video, but it winds up being his worst nightmare.
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- 0h 19m
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- English
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- 5 March 2017
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- United States of America
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In the Name of Comedy runs 19 minutes (0h 19m).
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In the Name of Comedy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Name of Comedy?
If you liked In the Name of Comedy, try Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True, Call Me Lucky, The Amazing Johnathan Documentary.
Who directed In the Name of Comedy?
In the Name of Comedy (2017) was directed by Jon Hart and stars Brett Eidman, Jeffrey Gurian, Lisa Lampanelli.