Louie (2010)
A divorced comedian navigates fatherhood and New York City with darkly comic, absurdist intimacy.
Louis C.K. stars as a fictionalized version of himself; a comedian and newly divorced father raising his two daughters in New York City.
How intense is Louie?
Louie has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated TV-MA.
What Louie feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicabsurdistintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Louie
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Louie for you?
Is Louie scary?
No. Louie is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Louie gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Louie sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Louie OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Louie?
Louie is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
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