The Roast of Kevin Hart
A star-studded live roast turns Kevin Hart into the evening’s comic target as fellow celebrities trade affectionate and abrasive insults.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- irreverent
- witty
- provocative
- comedy night
- group viewing
What critics said
The available aggregate suggests a mixed reception to the celebrity lineup and live roast format.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kevin Hart appears as the roastee while Shane Gillis, Dwayne Johnson, Tony Hinchcliffe, Jeff Ross, and Tom Brady perform as roasters.
The lineup combines comedians, actors, athletes, and the host in a shared insult-comedy setting.
The special takes place before an audience at the Kia Forum during Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026.
The roast presents insults toward Kevin Hart within a celebratory gathering of fellow entertainers and public figures.
Films like The Roast of Kevin Hart, and why
the roast of tom brady
shares the live celebrity roast format, insult comedy, and comedian-led event energy
the comedy central roast of bruce willis
shares televised roast structure, celebrity targets, caustic jokes, and ensemble comic performances
the roast of james franco
shares the celebrity roast tradition, irreverent humor, and a high-profile subject surrounded by fellow entertainers
Movie Details
- Director
- Beth McCarthy-Miller
- Release Date
- 2026-05-10
- Runtime
- 172 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (28)
Cast
- Kevin Hart
- Shane Gillis
- Dwayne Johnson
- Tony Hinchcliffe
- Jeff Ross
- Tom Brady
- Usher
- Chelsea Handler
- Teyana Taylor
- Draymond Green
Common questions
- What is The Roast of Kevin Hart about?
- A star-studded live roast turns Kevin Hart into the evening’s comic target as fellow celebrities trade affectionate and abrasive insults.
- What is The Roast of Kevin Hart like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Roast of Kevin Hart as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Roast of Kevin Hart violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Roast of Kevin Hart.
- What did critics think of The Roast of Kevin Hart?
- The available aggregate suggests a mixed reception to the celebrity lineup and live roast format.
- Which films are like The Roast of Kevin Hart?
- Films with a similar feel include the roast of tom brady, the comedy central roast of bruce willis, and the roast of james franco.
- How long is The Roast of Kevin Hart?
- The Roast of Kevin Hart runs 172 minutes.
