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Key Features:
Road trip, Viral video, Mockumentary, Improvisational comedy, Self-deprecating humor, Redemption, Friendship, Meta-comedy
Tone:
humorous, satirical, deadpan
Target Audience:
Comedy fans, Internet culture enthusiasts, Celebrity watchers, Improv aficionados
Emotional Arc:
Embarrassment → Redemption

Between Two Ferns: The Movie

2019-09-20
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Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show, 'Between Two Ferns' and uploaded it to Funny or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock. Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Zach Galifianakis, Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul, Jiavani, Will Ferrell, Matthew McConaughey, David Letterman, Peter Dinklage, Jon Hamm, John Legend
Crew
Scott Aukerman, Scott Aukerman, Zach Galifianakis
Rating
5.935(914 votes)
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