Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "satirist"

1. A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018)

TV-MA | 101 min | Biography, Comedy

In the 1970s and '80s, National Lampoon's success and influence creates a new media empire overseen in part by the brilliant and troubled Douglas Kenney.

Director: David Wain | Stars: Frank Gingerich, Morgan Gingerich, Annette O'Toole, Harry Groener

Votes: 17,973

2. George Carlin's American Dream (2022)

TV-MA | 217 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

Interviews with George Carlin's family and friends, material from his stand-up specials and footage from his personal archive.

Stars: Kelly Carlin, Patrick Carlin, Chris Rock, Patton Oswalt

Votes: 4,011

3. Call Me Lucky (2015)

106 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

Barry Crimmins is pissed. His hellfire brand of comedy has rained verbal lightning bolts on American audiences and politicians for decades, yet you've probably never heard of him. But once ... See full summary »

Director: Bobcat Goldthwait | Stars: Barry Crimmins, Jack Gallagher, Martin Olson, Steve Sweeney

Votes: 2,165

4. Tickling Giants (2016)

TV-14 | 111 min | Documentary

While the Egyptian revolution of 2011 is underway, surgeon turned comedian Bassem Youssef airs a television show that makes him popular to his countrymen but disliked by the government.

Director: Sara Taksler | Stars: Bassem Youssef, Jon Stewart, Shadi Alfons, Injy Abou El So'oud

Votes: 1,687 | Gross: $0.04M

5. Prime Time (2016– )

30 min | Comedy, News

Each week, Borna Sor and Domagoj Zovak analyze the latest scandals in Croatia, using their razor-sharp wit, biting satire and brutally honest, painfully poignant and truly heartfelt critique of widespread political and moral corruption.

Stars: Domagoj Zovak, Borna Sor, Jan Stih, Ivan Golubic

Votes: 164

6. Paris est une cible (2016)

50 min | Documentary

From the January 7 attack on Charlie Hebdo to the carnage of November 13, a thorough investigation into the roots of terror and how to deal with it.

Director: Benoît Bertrand-Cadi

7. American Masters (1985– )
Episode: Mort Sahl: Shaping Laughter (1989)

TV-14 | 87 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Mort Sahl revolutionized the world of stand-up comedy. But through it all, Mort Sahl has remained an unflinching critic of American politics, and he has never backed away from his beliefs.

Director: Robert B. Weide | Stars: Richard Crenna, Mort Sahl, Steve Allen, John Hart

Votes: 140

8. Lovejoy (1986–1994)
Episode: Pig in a Poke (1993)

TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Bill Brodie, one of the country's biggest pork farmers, is expecting a royal visit and is desperate to rid himself of a hot property, A Venetian bronze stolen from the Palace.

Director: Baz Taylor | Stars: Ian McShane, Phyllis Logan, Dudley Sutton, Chris Jury

Votes: 56

9. A House Through Time (2018– )
Episode: Episode #3.1 (2020)

59 min | Documentary, Biography, History

David Olusoga investigates the residents of an 18th-century house in Bristol over time, uncovering stories of piracy, an abandoned baby, a notorious political writer and a runaway slave.

Director: Eleanor Scoones | Stars: David Olusoga, Ian Hislop

Votes: 13

10. Victoria Derbyshire (2015–2020)
Episode: Episode #6.13 (2020)

59 min | News

Victoria talks to the family NHS trusts have paid damages to after their son committed suicide. UK flights to be monitored after China virus outbreak and an interview with Armando Iannucci.

Director: Andrew Swann | Stars: Victoria Derbyshire, Annita McVeigh

11. Screenwipe (2006–2020)
Episode: Antiviral Wipe (2020)

TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, Comedy

The satirist takes a look at life in lockdown, in a show made during lockdown. As well as coverage of the Coronavirus crisis, he looks at what people are doing to keep themselves occupied. Plus, Philomena Cunk and Barry Shitpeas return.

Stars: Lady Gaga, Meghan Markle, Mariah Carey, Diane Morgan

Votes: 212

12. Peston (2018– )
Episode: Episode #4.17 (2020)

47 min | News, Talk-Show

Robert talks to guests including the Governor of the Bank of England and the new Shadow Chancellor about the economic impact of Coronavirus.

Director: Erron Gordon | Stars: Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana, Andrew Bailey, Anneliese Dodds

13. Would I Lie to You? (2007– )
Episode: Episode #17.3 (2024)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Game-Show

On this week's edition of the comedy panel show, presenter Rob Brydon and team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by guests Charlie Brooker, Professor Hannah Fry, Danny Jones and Shaparak Khorsandi.

Director: Barbara Wiltshire | Stars: Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker

Votes: 32

14. Have I Got News for You (1990– )
Episode: Episode #66.10 (2023)

29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News

Radio and television presenter Kirsty Young is this week's guest presenter. Guest panellists writer and director Armando Iannucci and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

Director: Martin Lord | Stars: Kirsty Young, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Armando Iannucci

Votes: 22

15. Peston (2018– )
Episode: Episode #10.1 (2024)

47 min | News, Talk-Show

Robert and Anushka are back for a tenth series with Justice Secretary Alex Chalk, the first interview from resigning Conservative MP Chris Skidmore, Private Eye editor Ian Hislop, Jess Phillips and Sir Jake Berry.

Director: Barry Thomas | Stars: Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana, Alex Chalk, Chris Skidmore

16. Peston (2018– )
Episode: Episode #10.10 (2024)

47 min | News, Talk-Show

Robert and Anushka are joined by Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf, Migration Minister Michael Tomlinson, Armando Iannucci, Labour's Harriet Harman and Reform UK's Richard Tice.

Director: Barry Thomas | Stars: Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana, Humza Yousaf, Michael Tomlinson

17. Peston (2018– )
Episode: Episode #1.11 (2018)

47 min | News, Talk-Show

Following a hat-trick of defeats in the commons Robert discusses the meaningful vote on the Brexit deal with David Gauke, Nigel Dodds, Iain Duncan Smith and Ian Hislop.

Director: Erron Gordon | Stars: Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana, David Gauke, Nigel Dodds