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Where to Watch Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999) in the US
- 1999
- R
- 1h 30m
- 6.9IMDb
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What it's about
A few years after San Kinison died in their arms, his brother and his best friend join comedians to talk about his life and humor. In 1978, after a divorce, Kinison gives up revival-style preaching to pursue comedy full time. He performs in Houston for several years, then goes to L.A. where he's a maitre d' for the Comedy Store, rarely getting on stage. Then, Rodney Dangerfield gives Sam six minutes on an HBO special, and he's a star. Between the commentary and analysis by Pryor, Miller, Tenuta, Leno, and others are long clips from Kinison's interviews on Larry King Live and from his loud, raunchy, angry, sacred, and profane performances: rock and roll meets standup.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Larry Carroll
- Writer
- Larry Carroll, Sam Kinison
- Starring
- Sam Kinison, Beverly D'Angelo, Rodney Dangerfield
Details
- Release date
- Apr 1, 1999
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- 2 wins
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- Where to watch Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? in the United States?
- Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on fuboTV (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Troma NOW. Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and FlixHouse (HD). Rent the movie on Prime Video.
- Can I stream Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on fuboTV (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Troma NOW. Rent the movie on Prime Video.
- Can I watch Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and FlixHouse (HD).
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