George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head

George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head

Directed by Rocco Urbisci

Produced by HBO, Carlin Productions

198660 min7.4 / 10

A high-energy stand-up comedy concert showcasing Carlin's sharp observational humor and irreverent social commentary delivered with infectious comedic momentum.

George Carlin is in top form with these stand-up recorded at the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles in 1986. Routines included are "Losing Things," "Charities," "Sports," "Hello and Goodbye," "Battered Plants," "Earrings," and "A Moment of Silence." Also included is a short film entitled "The Envelope" co-starring Vic Tayback.

Questions people ask

  • Is George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Does George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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90/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity95

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Surprise90

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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