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Esther Povitsky: Hot for My Name

5.6202050mMovieComedyDocumentary

Esther goes home to Skokie, Illinois to understand why her unique relationship with her parents motivated her to become a comedian. Documentary footage is intercut with stand-up, giving audiences a hilarious look into her origin story.

DirectorNicholaus Goossen
WriterEsther Povitsky
ProducersEsther Povitsky·Nicholaus Goossen

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Cast · Directed by Nicholaus Goossen

EPEsther Povitsky
Esther Povitsky
Herself
CTChristine Taylor
Christine Taylor
Esther's Mom

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Esther Povitsky: Hot for My Name is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ and Paramount Plus Premium in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Esther Povitsky: Hot for My Name is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus and Paramount+.

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No, Esther Povitsky: Hot for My Name isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Paramount Plus and Paramount+ instead.

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