Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'stard
An energetic archival portrait of Rik Mayall that connects his flamboyant performances to a defining chapter in British comedy.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- energetic
- witty
- celebratory
- comedy night
- documentary night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rik Mayall appears through archive footage spanning early sketches and standout performances.
The overview explicitly presents Mayall’s work as part of a pivotal moment in British comedy.
The film foregrounds Mayall’s bursts of energy and intent while promising pure entertainment.
Films like Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'stard, and why
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
archival comedy documentary centered on a performer’s career, public persona, and comic legacy
Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?
entertaining retrospective portrait of a major comedian assembled through performance history and personal testimony
The Last Laugh
comedian-focused documentary combining cultural context, interviews, and a celebratory look at distinctive comic performance
Movie Details
- Director
- Todd Austin
- Release Date
- 2026-06-25
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (3)
Cast
- Rik Mayall
- Adrian Edmondson
- Ben Elton
- Lloyd Peters
- Anthony Mayall
- Helen Lederer
- Andy de la Tour
- Paul Jackson
- Stephen Fry
- Nigel Planer
Common questions
- What is Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'stard about?
- An energetic archival portrait of Rik Mayall that connects his flamboyant performances to a defining chapter in British comedy.
- What is Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'stard like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'stard as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'stard violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'stard.
- Which films are like Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'stard?
- Films with a similar feel include Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind, Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?, and The Last Laugh.
- How long is Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'stard?
- Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'stard runs 93 minutes.
