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Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story

20261h 56mJudd Apatow,Neil Berkeley
Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 69

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Blurring the line between performance and personal crisis, comedian Maria Bamford turns her mental health journey into material that’s riotously funny and ultimately inspiring. What emerges is a portrait of an artist transforming vulnerability into creative strength through honesty.

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What is Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026) about?

Blurring the line between performance and personal crisis, comedian Maria Bamford turns her mental health journey into material that’s riotously funny and ultimately inspiring. What emerges is a portrait of an artist transforming vulnerability into creative strength through honesty.

Who stars in Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story?

Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story stars Maria Bamford (Self). The film was directed by Judd Apatow.

How long is Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story?

Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026.

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