# Religulous (2008)

> Bill Maher travels through religious communities, using pointed humor and skeptical interviews to challenge faith, doctrine, and organized religion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7442

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Documentary, Comedy
- Director: Larry Charles
- Cast: Bill Maher, Jose Luis De Jesus Miranda, Andrew Newberg, Steve Burg, Tal Bachman, Jonathan Boulden, Francis Collins, George Coyne
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0815241/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: irreverent, witty, sardonic, political discussion night, debate viewing

## Synopsis

A comedic exploration of faith that challenges the absurdities of belief across cultures.

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