The Critic
1963, English. Directed by Ernest Pintoff.
A hilarious New Look at Modern Art as seen through the way-out eyes of Comedian Mel Brooks
An old man at the movies narrates over an abstract cartoon with vocal displeasure, to the annoyance of his fellow audience members.
- Runtime
- 0h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 20 May 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mel Brooks
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The Critic: quick answers
Is The Critic worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Critic?
The Critic runs 4 minutes (0h 4m).
Does The Critic have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Critic on?
The Critic isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 May 1963. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Critic?
If you liked The Critic, try Nullarbor, Baseball Bugs, Pecos Pest.
Who directed The Critic?
The Critic (1963) was directed by Ernest Pintoff and stars Mel Brooks.