George Carlin's American Dream

2022

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George Carlin's American Dream

8.3 | en | Documentary

A look at the life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin.

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After a slump in the ‘80s, Carlin comes back with a vengeance, reaching new heights – and new audiences – with another reinvention that highlights his prescient political commentary and sharply honed observations about the state of America and the world. Following his death in 2008, fellow comics reflect on his enduring legacy.

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In the 1960s, young George Carlin cuts his teeth in comedy – but stifles his rebellious instincts to achieve mainstream success. As the counterculture emerges, Carlin reinvents himself, shocking and delighting 1970s audiences with sets like "The Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television," while battling personal demons.

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8.3 | en | Documentary

Synopsis

A look at the life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin.

Cast

George Carlin , Bette Midler , Patton Oswalt

Director

Joe Beshenkovsky

Producted By

Apatow Productions , Rise Films

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Cast

George Carlin

as Self (archive footage)

[2025] Dogma [2024] Zeitgeist: Requiem [2024] Group Therapy [2024] Daytime Revolution [2022] George Carlin's American Dream [2022] The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up [2016] The Alphabet of Truth: The Climate Change Deception [2013] The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall [2012] Owned & Operated

Bette Midler

as Self

[2026] Cut Off [2025] Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything [2024] The Fabulous Four [2023] Sitting in Bars with Cake [2022] Lucy and Desi [2022] George Carlin's American Dream [2022] Hocus Pocus 2 [2021] The Addams Family 2 [2021] Parkinson at 50

Patton Oswalt

as Self

[2026] The Dink [2026] GOAT [2026] Patton Oswalt: Tea & Scotch [2026] Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! [2026] Buddy [2025] Breakdown: 1975 [2025] Deathstalker [2025] Absolute Dominion [2025] American Comic