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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

6.819991h 30mRMovieDocumentaryComedy

For fans of comedy, Sam Kinison needs no introduction. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics no other comedian dared to touch. Fed up and disenfranchised with his career as a Pentacostal preacher, Sam left the ministry to try his hand…

DirectorLarry Carroll
WritersLarry Carroll·Sam Kinison
ProducersLarry Carroll·Stuart Garret

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Cast · Directed by Larry Carroll

SKSam Kinison
Sam Kinison
Self (archive footage)
RPRichard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Self
RDRodney Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield
Self
DMDennis Miller
Dennis Miller
Self
JTJudy Tenuta
Judy Tenuta
Self
JLJay Leno
Jay Leno
Self
TMTim Matheson
Tim Matheson
Self
BDBeverly D'Angelo
Beverly D'Angelo
Self
LKLarry King
Larry King
Self
BK
Bill Kinison
Self
CL
Carl LaBove
Self

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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? — streaming FAQ

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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? is streaming on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV and Plex.

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No, Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Tubi TV and Plex instead.

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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada.