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Why We Laugh: Funny Women

7.220131h 27mMovieDocumentaryComedy

An uncensored look into the lives of the female stand-up comedian. Featuring interviews and live performance footage from some of today's most prominent female voices in stand-up comedy and entertainment, this revealing documentary sheds…

DirectorBernard Gourley
WritersBambi Haggins·Quincy Newell
ProducersJeff Clanagan·Sheila Ducksworth

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bernard Gourley

JRJoan Rivers
Joan Rivers
Self
KGKathy Griffin
Kathy Griffin
Self
WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Self
KNKathy Najimy
Kathy Najimy
Self
LTLily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin
Self
ATAisha Tyler
Aisha Tyler
Self
BBBrett Butler
Brett Butler
Self
SBSandra Bernhard
Sandra Bernhard
Self
PPPaula Poundstone
Paula Poundstone
Self
JGJaneane Garofalo
Janeane Garofalo
Self
AHAmy Hill
Amy Hill
Self
JLJane Leeves
Jane Leeves
Self

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Why We Laugh: Funny Women — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Why We Laugh: Funny Women?

Why We Laugh: Funny Women isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Why We Laugh: Funny Women on Netflix?

No, Why We Laugh: Funny Women is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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Why We Laugh: Funny Women isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Why We Laugh: Funny Women isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.