A musical comedy special shot and performed by Bo Burnham, alone, over the course of a very unusual year.
Where to Watch Bo Burnham: Inside
- thomasrogers753July 13, 2026Such an insane thing to look back on. The world 5 years ago looked bleak and horrible but seeing this reminds me that for me atleast it was a simpler time and there is some nostalgia towards it. Crazy how good Bo is and what he can do. I mean just raw talent in the hands of a jester this guy
- NichrysalisJuly 6, 2026I rewatch this once or twice a year. While it was made during the backdrop of Covid, it has a lot of merit as a comedian going through an existential crisis because of the state of the world. If you know the context of the special, it will take you back to that time period, for better or for worse. However, if you don't have that context, this is the story of a person struggling with his mental health and struggling with making a musical comedy about making a musical comedy and how that meta-narrative parallels with the current events he critiques, which in my opinion, is a timeless subject.
- Rick TracewellFebruary 19, 2026I still think about this brilliant production by Bo Burnham. He turned a situation that we all were in together at the same time and turned it into an introspective peek into his delightfully twisted and genius sense of humor. After first seeing this when it came out on Netflix, I remember saying to my daughter, "If I were considering beginning a standup career, I'd just give up after watching this." lol
- Joe GDecember 6, 2025One of the most harrowingly honest films made about mental health. It can be categorized as a comedy special, but it is far more than that. Familiar elements remain—songs and moments reminiscent of his earlier work—but this is something deeper and far more unsettling. The film’s social criticism is paired with a level of self-awareness and hyper-critique that mirrors what many experience privately. Captured during a period when nearly everyone looked as harrowed and frayed as Burnham and felt as isolated and detached, it becomes a document of collective emotional collapse. This will likely be required viewing for future sociologists as part of introductory coursework on culture, anxiety, and mediated life. Brilliant, funny, and terrifying self-reflection.
Get Plex on Your Devices
Free on 20+ platforms. Pick yours.Bo Burnham: Inside Trivia
Bo Burnham: Inside was released on May 30, 2021.
Bo Burnham: Inside was directed by Bo Burnham.
Bo Burnham: Inside has a runtime of 88m.
Bo Burnham: Inside was produced by Josh Senior.
A musical comedy special shot and performed by Bo Burnham, alone, over the course of a very unusual year.
The key characters in Bo Burnham: Inside are Self (Bo Burnham).
Bo Burnham: Inside is rated R.
Bo Burnham: Inside is a Comedy, Drama, Music film.
Bo Burnham: Inside has an audience rating of 9.3 out of 10.