Rubberface

Rubberface

1981 · 55 min · EN · 3.5 (19 votes)
Dir. Glen Salzman, Rebecca Yates · Starring Jim Carrey, Adah Glassbourg, Lynne Deragon, Ann-Marie MacDonald, Helene Udy, Gabe Cohen · Music Rainer Wiens
DramaComedyTV Movie

Janet is an over-weight girl who has a knack for making the other children in school laugh... by making fun of her own weight. In seeing the other kids reaction, she feels that she might have what it takes to be a comedian. She visits the local comedy club where she finds Tony Moroni who is a struggling comedian whose jokes are less than funny. Together Tony helps Janet find self-esteem and Janet helps Tony with his material.

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This feels like a slightly uncomfortable but ultimately sweet TV movie from the early 80s. It’s earnest and a bit dated, but has a genuine heart about finding your confidence through humor.

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