Where to Watch Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown (2016) in the US

What it's about

Since the early days, Jerry Lewis - in the line of Chaplin, Keaton and Laurel - had the masses laughing with his visual gags, pantomime sketches and signature slapstick humor. Yet Lewis was far more than just a clown. He was also a groundbreaking filmmaker whose unquenchable curiosity led him to write, produce, stage and direct many of the films he appeared in, resulting in such adored classics as The Bellboy, The Ladies Man, The Errand Boy, and The Nutty Professor. By becoming a "total filmmaker," Lewis surpassed expectations as a comic performer and emerged as a driving force in Hollywood. He broke boundaries with his technical innovations, unique voice and keen visual eye, even garnering respect and praise overseas. However, American critics and the cultural elite tended to reject his abrasive art. While they viewed Lewis as nothing more than just a clown, others like the French recognized him as a true auteur, giving rise to questions that have perplexed American pop culture for over 50 years: Why do Europeans love Jerry Lewis? What is this inexplicable aversion Americans have towards him? Is he just a brash, anything-for-yuk buffoon? Or is he a creative genius? Who is the man behind the clown?

Cast and crew

Director

Gregory Monro

Writer

Gregory Monro

Starring

Jerry Lewis, Frank Krutnik, Tony Lewis Comedian

Details

Release date

Jun 18, 2017

Language

English, French

Country

France, United States

Where to Watch Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown (2016) in the US — common questions

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Watch the movie free with ads on Prime Video (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).