Russell Howard: Recalibrate

Russell Howard: Recalibrate

Directed by Peter Orton

Produced by Avalon Television

201769 min7.5 / 10

A high-energy stand-up comedy special that tackles contemporary social and political issues through self-deprecating humor while maintaining an underlying optimism.

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

Questions people ask

  • Is Russell Howard: Recalibrate violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Russell Howard: Recalibrate scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Russell Howard: Recalibrate easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does Russell Howard: Recalibrate end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Russell Howard: Recalibrate sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

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

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity61

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise94

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Russell Howard: Recalibrate

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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