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It Started As a Joke

4.820191h 16mMovieDocumentaryComedy

This documentary chronicles the decade-long run of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival – including a final farewell show. The film celebrates Eugene’s unique brand of humor and his role in the alternative comedy movement, offers a…

DirectorsJulie Smith Clem·Ken Druckerman
ProducersGeoffrey O'Brien·Kevin Vargas

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Julie Smith Clem

EMEugene Mirman
Eugene Mirman
Self
HBH. Jon Benjamin
H. Jon Benjamin
Self
MBMike Birbiglia
Mike Birbiglia
Self
WCWyatt Cenac
Wyatt Cenac
Self
JGJim Gaffigan
Jim Gaffigan
Self
JGJaneane Garofalo
Janeane Garofalo
Self
JGJon Glaser
Jon Glaser
Self
IGIra Glass
Ira Glass
Self
BGBobcat Goldthwait
Bobcat Goldthwait
Self
JHJohn Hodgman
John Hodgman
Self
KNKumail Nanjiani
Kumail Nanjiani
Self
KSKristen Schaal
Kristen Schaal
Self

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It Started As a Joke — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams It Started As a Joke?

It Started As a Joke is streaming on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is It Started As a Joke on Netflix?

No, It Started As a Joke is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is It Started As a Joke on Amazon Prime Video?

No, It Started As a Joke isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch It Started As a Joke for free?

It Started As a Joke is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.