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COMEDY . 2017 . 1h 11m . English . 7.4/10

Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes_

Mike Birbiglia declares that a joke should never end with "I’m joking." In his all-new comedy, Birbiglia tiptoes hilariously through the minefield that is modern-day joke-telling. Join Mike as he learns that the same jokes that elicit laughter have the power to produce tears, rage, and a whole lot of getting yelled at. Ultimately it's a show that asks, “How far should we go for the laugh?”

Starring Mike Birbiglia, Jimmy Kimmel
7.4/10
Rating
1h 11m
Runtime
2017
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Mike Birbiglia declares that a joke should never end with "I’m joking." In his all-new comedy, Birbiglia tiptoes hilariously through the minefield that is modern-day joke-telling. Join Mike as he learns that the same jokes that elicit laughter have the power to produce tears, rage, and a whole lot of getting yelled at. Ultimately it's a show that asks, “How far should we go for the laugh?”

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Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes was released 9 years ago in 2017.
Overview
Mike Birbiglia declares that a joke should never end with "I’m joking." In his all-new comedy, Birbiglia tiptoes hilariously through the minefield that is mo...
Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 11m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
71 min (1h 11m)
Language
English
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Rating
7.4/10 (74 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes about?
Mike Birbiglia declares that a joke should never end with "I’m joking." In his all-new comedy, Birbiglia tiptoes hilariously through the minefield that is modern-day joke-telling. Join Mike as he learns that the same jokes that elicit laughter have the power to produce tears, rage, and a whole lot of getting yelled at. Ultimately it's a show that asks, “How far should we go for the laugh?”
How long is Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes?
Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes has a runtime of 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Who stars in Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes?
The cast of Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes includes Mike Birbiglia, Jimmy Kimmel.
What is the rating of Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes?
Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 74 votes on TMDB.

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