Hannah Gadsby: Something Special (2023)

Released: 2023-05-09 Recommended age: 10+ IMDb 6.3
Hannah Gadsby: Something Special

Movie details

  • Genres: Comedy
  • Director: Jenney Shamash
  • Main cast: Hannah Gadsby
  • Country / region: United States of America
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2023-05-09

Story overview

Hannah Gadsby's 2023 comedy special 'Something Special' is a feel-good stand-up performance centered around themes of love, marriage, and personal anecdotes. Gadsby shares humorous stories about a panicky proposal, a novelty wedding cake, and a fateful bunny encounter, delivering her signature witty and observational comedy in a lighthearted manner. The 74-minute special is directed by Jenney Shamash and features Gadsby's unique perspective on relationships and life's quirky moments.

Parent Guide

A clean, thoughtful comedy special suitable for families with older children. The content focuses on personal storytelling and observational humor about relationships without explicit material.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
None

No violence, peril, or dangerous situations depicted. The comedy is conversational and story-based.

Scary / disturbing
None

Nothing scary or disturbing. The tone is consistently lighthearted and humorous throughout.

Language
Mild

May contain very mild, infrequent language typical of conversational comedy. No strong profanity or offensive terms.

Sexual content & nudity
Mild

References to relationships and marriage in a comedic context, but no explicit sexual content, nudity, or inappropriate material.

Substance use
None

No depiction or discussion of alcohol, drugs, or substance use.

Emotional intensity
Mild

Light emotional content related to personal stories and relationships, delivered with humor and warmth. Nothing intense or distressing.

Parent tips

This comedy special is suitable for older children and teens who can appreciate observational humor and storytelling. Parents should note that while the content is generally lighthearted, it discusses adult themes like marriage and relationships in a comedic context. The humor is more cerebral than slapstick, so younger children may not fully engage with the material. No explicit content, violence, or strong language is present, making it appropriate for family viewing with guidance for younger audiences.

Parent chat guide

After watching, discuss with your children how humor can be used to talk about personal experiences and relationships. Ask them what parts they found funny and why. Talk about the different perspectives on marriage and love presented in the special. For older children, you might discuss how comedians use storytelling to connect with audiences and share life lessons through laughter.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What was your favorite funny story from the show?
  • What do you think about the bunny encounter Hannah described?
  • How does Hannah use humor to talk about serious topics like marriage?
  • What did you learn about different perspectives on relationships from this special?
  • How does Hannah's comedic style differ from other comedians you've seen?
  • What insights about modern relationships did you gain from her stories?

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