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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
ProducersKevin Vargas·Geoffrey O'Brien

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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, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and 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 United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and The Roku Channel.

Is It Started As a Joke on Amazon Prime Video?

It Started As a Joke isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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 The Roku Channel in United States.