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Gilbert

Play trailer Poster for Gilbert 2017,  1h 34m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 95% 22 Reviews Tomatometer 88% 100+ Ratings Popcornmeter
95% Tomatometer 22 Reviews 88% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
Comedian Gilbert Gottfried recounts his career and talks about his new life as a family man.
Gilbert

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Critics Consensus

Gilbert pays tribute to a veteran comedian whose famously grating act belies his thoughtful personality -- and anchors a surprisingly insightful film.

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Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack) Apr 15, 2022
3.5/4
It captures the gentle hilarity with which Gottfried moved through life but also the immense affection in which he was held by his wife and children, his fellow comedians, and strangers in the street. Go to Full Review
David Ehrlich IndieWire Aug 14, 2018
B
The last thing the world needs right now is another portrait about the fraternity of comedians and their hardscrabble existence as America's schlubbiest road warriors... but "Gilbert" rises above the glut thanks to the strength of its subject. Go to Full Review
Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times Nov 30, 2017
3.5/4
In Neil Berkeley's fascinating, very funny and sometimes quite melancholy "Gilbert," we get to see the hunched-over, eccentric, surprisingly thoughtful man behind the comedic myth... Go to Full Review
Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review May 20, 2020
I found myself truly moved by the movie and by the artistry of the man's work. He makes it look brash and vulgar, but it's a finely tuned, boundary-pushing performance piece. Go to Full Review
Andy Crump The Playlist Aug 14, 2018
B+
It's authoritative only to a point, but that doesn't keep it from being utterly compelling all the same. Go to Full Review
Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Dec 8, 2017
B+
A fascinating look at a seemingly meek guy who lives to offend, highlighting career experiences and family ties, creating a portrait of a beloved funnyman that's, at its best, eye-opening. Go to Full Review
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Anakin M Apr 7, 2018 Just a really sweet movie. Gilbert is a deeply social person who has a hard time communicating with people. A peek behind the curtain of his stage persona. Relatable and sweet. See more
Theodore L Feb 12, 2018 This was a lot of fun. 'Gilbert' is the unvarnished behind the scenes look at a very private man, Gilbert Gottfried. He's a completely different person when being interviewed for this documentary, his signature voice subdued, thoughtful. It would seem Gottfried is insecure in his place in the world, but his wife and two kids have given him purpose. This is a must for anyone into stand up comedy, even if you're not a fan of Gottfried. Final Score: 9.8/10 See more
George P Jan 6, 2018 The scene with the Nazis was very touching.
Rey R Nov 25, 2017 I will never look at Gilbert the same, I dont know how many documentaries have writers but this is a look at a side of GIlbert he never showed See more
Leia R Nov 3, 2017 A wonderful film - will make you laugh, cry, think and then laugh again. Really well done.
Albus M May 18, 2017 Amazing movie! So interesting!
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Neil Berkeley

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Gilbert Gottfried

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Jay Leno

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Bill Burr

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Whoopi Goldberg

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Howie Mandel

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Movie Info

Synopsis Comedian Gilbert Gottfried recounts his career and talks about his new life as a family man.
Director
Neil Berkeley
Producer
Neil Berkeley, David Heiman, Maggie Contreras, James Leche
Screenwriter
Neil Berkeley, James Leche
Distributor
Gravitas Ventures
Production Co
Gravitas Ventures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 3, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 14, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$8.4K
Runtime
1h 34m
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