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Movies like Russell Howard: Recalibrate

Key Features:
Stand-up comedy, Social commentary, Political satire, Self-deprecating humor, Observational humor, Topical humor, Anecdotal
Tone:
humorous, witty, earnest
Target Audience:
Comedy fans, Socially conscious viewers, Fans of observational humor
Emotional Arc:
Amusement → Reflection

Russell Howard: Recalibrate

2017-12-19
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Self-deprecating comic Russell Howard plows ahead through politics, porn, social media and his own shortcomings. Yet he somehow keeps it positive.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Russell Howard
Crew
Peter Orton, Russell Howard
Rating
7.44(50 votes)
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Aziz Ansari: Right Now

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Bill Hicks: Sane Man

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Amy Schumer: The Leather Special

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