# Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'stard (2026)

> An energetic archival portrait of Rik Mayall that connects his flamboyant performances to a defining chapter in British comedy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8864830

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Documentary, Comedy
- Director: Todd Austin
- Cast: Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Ben Elton, Lloyd Peters, Anthony Mayall, Helen Lederer, Andy de la Tour, Paul Jackson
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt43619770/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: energetic, witty, celebratory, comedy night, documentary night

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