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Critic Jude Dry
rated 8

Underneath the satirical madness lies a genuinely moving story of self-acceptance, self-love, and the inspiring act of an artist stepping into her power. All jokes aside, the people deserve to see it.

Read full review at Indie Wire
Critic Brad Hanford
rated 8

...more films could stand to offer an overload rather than a paucity of jokes and imagination, and The People’s Joker does so with an infectious underdog spirit.

Read full review at Slant Magazine
Critic Leigh Monson
rated 8

...highlights the value of outsider art.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Cast & Crew

Vera Drew
As Joker the Harlequin / Vera
Vera Drew
Director
Vera Drew
Writer
Tim Heidecker
As Perry White
Bob Odenkirk
As Bob the Goon
Maria Bamford
As Lorne Michaels
Robert Wuhl
As Robert Wuhl

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"The People's Joker" is a fantastical coming-of-age tale that delves into themes of identity, acceptance, and rebellion. The movie follows an aspiring clown who must confront a tyrannical caped crusader while navigating their own gender identity. With a blend of fantasy and comedy, this subversive origin story is sure to leave audiences laughing and inspired.

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The People's Joker is currently unavailable to stream in USA on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The People's Joker include Dream Scenario, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Wonka, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Migration, Kung Fu Panda 4.

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The People's Joker was released in theaters on April 5, 2024.