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201762 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(163 ratings)• TMDB

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Jerry Before Seinfeld

201762 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(163 ratings)• TMDB

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A 62-minute stand-up comedy film features Jerry Seinfeld performing at Comic Strip Live, the New York City club where he launched his career.

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Michael Bonfiglio

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A 62-minute stand-up comedy film features Jerry Seinfeld performing at Comic Strip Live, the New York City club where he launched his career.

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Jerry Seinfeld stands on stage at Comic Strip Live, the New York City comedy club where he began his career in the 1970s. In the 2017 film, he performs a mix of classic jokes and personal stories. Seinfeld reflects on his childhood and the comedians who influenced him, including Lenny Bruce and George Carlin. The special was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album in 2018. It also features a double-vinyl release of the audio.

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See Jerry perform at Comic Strip Live, his starting point.
Find out about Seinfeld's teenage comedy influences.
Meet iconic comedians like Lenny Bruce and George Carlin.

Did You Know

The film was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2018.
Jerry Seinfeld's comedy album collection includes 8 influential albums.
The film has a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 19 reviews.
Jerry Before Seinfeld is Seinfeld's first special with Netflix.

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Stand-up comedy fansJerry Seinfeld enthusiastsComedy history buffs

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What year was Jerry Before Seinfeld released?

Jerry Before Seinfeld was released in 2017.

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The album of Jerry Before Seinfeld was nominated for a 2018 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.

What is the approval rating of Jerry Before Seinfeld on Rotten Tomatoes?

Jerry Before Seinfeld holds an approval rating of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 19 reviews.

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