Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution is a documentary that explores the history of queer stand-up comedy in the United States. The film examines how this specific form of performance influenced social change and cultural shifts across the country. To provide this overview, the production uses a combination of interviews with performers, live comedy acts, and rare archival footage.

The film was directed and written by Page Hurwitz. The cast features 55 credited individuals, including Lily Tomlin, Rosie O'Donnell, Sandra Bernhard, Wanda Sykes, Tig Notaro, and Eddie Izzard, all appearing as themselves. Produced in the United States by Union Editorial, Push It Productions, and Brian Graden Media, the movie has a runtime of 100 minutes. Since its release on June 7, 2024, it has received a rating of 6.2/10 on TMDB based on 11 votes.