I Am Chris Farley

I Am Chris Farley

Directed by Derik Murray, Brent Hodge

Produced by Network Entertainment

201596 min7.1 / 10

A warm, energetic biographical documentary that celebrates Chris Farley's comedic genius while gently acknowledging the melancholy undercurrents of his life and tragic early death.

I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, to his time at Second City and Saturday Night Live, then finally his film career (which included hits like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep). The film showcases his most memorable characters and skits from film and television and also includes interviews and insights from his co-stars, family and friends - including the likes of Christina Applegate, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk, Bob Saget and Adam Sandler.

Questions people ask

  • Is I Am Chris Farley violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is I Am Chris Farley easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is I Am Chris Farley scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is I Am Chris Farley sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Does I Am Chris Farley end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity55

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise45

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like I Am Chris Farley

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as I Am Chris Farley

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like I Am Chris Farley, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like I Am Chris Farley, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like I Am Chris Farley, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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