Chris Rock: Tamborine
Chris Rock transforms a high-voltage stand-up comeback into a candid reckoning with family, betrayal, race, and American politics.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- sardonic
- candid
- comedy night
- adult viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Rock's energetic yet introspective return, political and racial commentary, personal candor, and Bo Burnham's inventive direction.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rock addresses fatherhood, infidelity, regret, and his own mistakes rather than limiting the set to detached observation.
The routine includes pointed material about American politics and race in Rock's characteristic style.
Critics specifically praised Bo Burnham's direction and artistic decisions in shaping the filmed performance.
The special pairs trademark exuberance with self-reflection and wisdom arising from regret.
Films like Chris Rock: Tamborine, and why
Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker
political stand-up, race-conscious social commentary, and an incisive solo comic performance
Hannah Gadsby: Nanette
personal confession, cultural critique, and sharp observational stand-up delivered with theatrical control
Jerrod Carmichael: 8
political humor, autobiographical candor, and a prominent comedian addressing personal vulnerability onstage
Dave Chappelle: The Age of Spin
high-energy observational comedy focused on relationships, identity, and social tensions
Movie Details
- Director
- Bo Burnham
- Release Date
- 2018-02-14
- Runtime
- 64 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (185)
Cast
- Chris Rock
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Chris Rock: Tamborine about?
- Chris Rock transforms a high-voltage stand-up comeback into a candid reckoning with family, betrayal, race, and American politics.
- What is Chris Rock: Tamborine like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Chris Rock: Tamborine as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Chris Rock: Tamborine violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Chris Rock: Tamborine.
- What did critics think of Chris Rock: Tamborine?
- Critics broadly praised Rock's energetic yet introspective return, political and racial commentary, personal candor, and Bo Burnham's inventive direction.
- Which films are like Chris Rock: Tamborine?
- Films with a similar feel include Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker, Hannah Gadsby: Nanette, Jerrod Carmichael: 8, and Dave Chappelle: The Age of Spin.
- How long is Chris Rock: Tamborine?
- Chris Rock: Tamborine runs 64 minutes.
- Where can I watch Chris Rock: Tamborine?
- In United States, Chris Rock: Tamborine streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
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