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Kidding

  • TV Series
  • 2018–2020
  • TV-MA
  • 30m
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Jim Carrey in Kidding (2018)
With his beloved "Mr. Pickles' Puppet Time" off the air for the first time in 30 years, Jeff Pickles (Jim Carrey) must find a way to communicate with his many fans who still need him. Jeff creates a new and controversial method to talk directly to children across the world only to become the target of animosity for the first time in his career. As Jeff navigates the most complicated moral gray areas of his life, he discovers a new side of himself in a season full of music, magic, puppets and pathos.
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Jeff, a famous children's television icon, struggles to retain his sanity as his family falls apart.Jeff, a famous children's television icon, struggles to retain his sanity as his family falls apart.Jeff, a famous children's television icon, struggles to retain his sanity as his family falls apart.

  • Creator
    • Dave Holstein
  • Stars
    • Jim Carrey
    • Frank Langella
    • Judy Greer
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    21K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,311
    272
    • Creator
      • Dave Holstein
    • Stars
      • Jim Carrey
      • Frank Langella
      • Judy Greer
    • 266User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey
    • Jeff Pickles
    • 2018–2020
    Frank Langella
    Frank Langella
    • Seb…
    • 2018–2020
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Jill
    • 2018–2020
    Cole Allen
    Cole Allen
    • Will Pickles…
    • 2018–2020
    Juliet Morris
    • Maddy…
    • 2018–2020
    Catherine Keener
    Catherine Keener
    • Deirdre
    • 2018–2020
    Justin Kirk
    Justin Kirk
    • Peter
    • 2018–2020
    Bernard White
    Bernard White
    • Scott Perera
    • 2018–2020
    Alex Raul Barrios
    • Derrell
    • 2018–2020
    Coda Boesel
    Coda Boesel
    • B.D.
    • 2018–2020
    Juliocesar Chavez
    Juliocesar Chavez
    • Gigs
    • 2018–2020
    Gwen Hollander
    Gwen Hollander
    • Astronotter…
    • 2018–2020
    Patrick Johnson
    Patrick Johnson
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    • 2018–2020
    Julitta Scheel
    • Cassidy
    • 2018–2020
    Dan Garza
    Dan Garza
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    • 2018–2020
    Tara Lipinski
    Tara Lipinski
    • Tara Lipinski
    • 2018–2020
    Mary Faber
    Mary Faber
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    • 2018
    Mike Quinn
    Mike Quinn
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    • 2018–2020
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      • Dave Holstein
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    User reviews266

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    9henrycoles9

    Really cool dramedy

    "Kidding" is fun, wry and dark. It's refreshing to see this side of Jim Carrey. Cole Allen is such a talented boy. Frank Langella's stern humor is amazing.
    8mageh

    Unique approach

    It is a good show, very different from current TV junk. It is unique and definitely will not appeal for average audience. It may not be perfect, but has potential to be outstanding, hopefully writers will not disappoint. I think Jim Carrey is a perfect fit for it.
    arxontas21

    I dont know if its good or bad but its something special

    I really cant tell if this show is good. Not yet at least, but it really got my attention. Very heavy show trying to touch some very heavy topics. Jim is really good and im afraid that he is trying to reveal some of his true emotions in this show. I can surely say one thing. You should give it a shot. I promise you that you wont get bored.
    9rhmacl

    Allegory for humanity

    Just finished binging both seasons of kidding and I am humbled, moved, touched and grateful that this world has such warm hearts populating the community of comedians and dramatic artists.

    Even more grateful for Mr.Rogers, the obvious premise of the series, the creative and enthusiastic minds that contributed to inserting macabre, real, honest life-events that define the realities the rest of us live.

    Why haven't I heard of this before? I was especially moved by the performance of Judy Greer. What an amazingly restrained, mature, precise character she created who literally breaks your heart-in a good way-in the final episode. The series razzles and dazzles with amazing performances, art, sets; then nails each episode with a universal truth. You will not be disappointed with this cradle-to-grave life-lesson manifesto!
    Kirpianuscus

    Jim Carrey

    After decades , he deserves the role of Jeff. As the summary of a career. And as proof of his skills , out of ordinaries categories, from drama to easy comedy. The serie has the virtue of an admirable director, great actors, a dark plot , using the humor as precise tool for describe a world in which to save the appearences is more important than to be yourself. The film reminds the force of Jim Carreys talent. And it does it in splendid manner. Short, a man, under pressure, in show world. And his answers to a profound grief. All using the shadows more than the performances itself, using appearences in a too familiar manner for many lives of public . So, Jim Carrey. And his great partners.

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    • Trivia
      Jim Carrey personally created the "Oops" puppet. He said it personifies giving children permission to make mistakes.
    • Quotes

      Jeff: Please don't use a bad word when you can use a good word.

    • Connections
      Featured in 2019 Golden Globe Awards (2019)

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    • Release date
      • August 31, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Жартую
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      30 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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