
Doug Stanhope: Deadbeat Hero
2004 · Movie · 95 min · ★ 8.0
A stand-up set that dives headfirst into hot-button social and political debates, pushing boundaries with blunt opinions and dark humor. It also veers into stranger, more personal territory, mixing shock, satire, and uncomfortable truths meant to challenge the audience as much as entertain.
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Details
- Years
- 2004
- Release date
- 2004-08-24
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 95 min
- TMDB rating
- 8.0/10 (21 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want unapologetic, boundary-pushing stand-up that challenges social norms and doesn’t try to win everyone over; Not for you if you prefer light, easy laughs like Good Mythical Morning.
Pros: fearless taboo topics; sharp dark humor; thought-provoking punchlines | Cons: highly offensive material; not for prudish viewers; uneven for some
Themes
- comedian
- romcom
Cast & crew

Doug Stanhope
as Himself
Directed by Shawn Amos