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Albert Brooks: Defending My Life streaming

2023 Movie United States Documentary, Biography 85 min Ages 15+

By: Rob Reiner With: Conan O'Brien, Sharon Stone, David Letterman, Claire Brooks, Jacob Brooks

A documentary about the comedian and filmmaker Albert Brooks which includes interviews from Sharon Stone, Larry David, James L. Brooks, Conan O'Brien, Sarah Silverman, and Jonah Hill.

Filmium rating

73%

Mood

Funny

Reflective

Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Rob Reiner

Jonah Hill

Robert De Niro

Jon Stewart

Kimberly Brooks

Conan O'Brien

Sharon Stone

Tiffany Haddish

Nikki Glaser

Albert Brooks

Sarah Silverman

Anthony Jeselnik

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Brian Williams

Claire Brooks

David Letterman

Wanda Sykes

Jacob Brooks

Chris Rock

Ben Stiller

Alana Haim

Cast

Albert Brooks

Conan O'Brien

James L. Brooks

Jonah Hill

Larry David

Rob Reiner

Sarah Silverman

Sharon Stone

Director

Rob Reiner

Adaptation

Documentary

Budget

Independent

Cinematic Technique

Archival Footage

Conversational

Interview

Narrative Structure

Dialogue-Driven

Flashbacks

Single Perspective

Pace

Contemplative

Slow-Burn

Time-Period

20Th Century

21St Century

Characters

Albert Brooks

Comedians

Filmmakers

Rob Reiner

Ending

Open Ending

Historical Context

American Comedy History

Hollywood Entertainment Industry

Key Plot Points

Career Overview

Friendship Spanning Decades

Life Journey From Childhood To Career

Setting

Beverly Hills High School

Hollywood

Showbiz Family Background

Shooting Location

Los Angeles

Theme

Career Reflection

Friendship

Showbiz Legacy

Genre

Biographical

Documentary

Audiences

Adult Audience

Comedy Fans

Documentary Viewers

Fans Of Albert Brooks

Titles

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

Critical Reception

97% Rotten Tomatoes

Generally Favorable Reviews

Positive Critic Consensus

Popularity

Streaming On Hbo Max

Ratings

Imdb 7.4 Out Of 10

Letterboxd 3.6 Out Of 5

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2023

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