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Kenny

  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
7.5K
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Shane Jacobson in Kenny (2006)
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This hilarious mockumentary film follows the numerous misadventures of a porta-john worker through both his personal and professional life, including an oddly glamorous excursion to the Pump... Read allThis hilarious mockumentary film follows the numerous misadventures of a porta-john worker through both his personal and professional life, including an oddly glamorous excursion to the Pumper and Cleaner Expo in Nashville, TN.This hilarious mockumentary film follows the numerous misadventures of a porta-john worker through both his personal and professional life, including an oddly glamorous excursion to the Pumper and Cleaner Expo in Nashville, TN.

  • Director
    • Clayton Jacobson
  • Writers
    • Clayton Jacobson
    • Shane Jacobson
  • Stars
    • Shane Jacobson
    • Travis Golland
    • Chris Davis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    7.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Clayton Jacobson
    • Writers
      • Clayton Jacobson
      • Shane Jacobson
    • Stars
      • Shane Jacobson
      • Travis Golland
      • Chris Davis
    • 89User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Shane Jacobson
    Shane Jacobson
    • Kenny Smyth
    Travis Golland
    • Pumper 1
    Chris Davis
    • Pat
    Alf Scerri
    • Alf
    Hayley Preusker
    • Hayley
    Saxon Fuller
    • Pumper 2
    Thomas Uerata
    • Pumper 3
    Kevin 'The Captain' Roy Ogston
    • Pumper 4
    Glenn Preusker
    • Glenn
    Kevin Roy
    • Pumper 5
    Craig Carter
    • Radio DJ
    • (voice)
    Pete Smith
    Pete Smith
    • Radio DJ
    • (voice)
    • (as Peter Smith)
    Adrian Atkinson
    • Air Show Manager
    Mark Robertson
    • Robbo
    Kevin 'Matey' Lee Ogston
    • Pumper 6
    Amanda Wilson
    • Pumper 7
    Darren Nuttall
    • Man Up Ladder
    Tony Williams
    • Festival Setup Crew 1
    • Director
      • Clayton Jacobson
    • Writers
      • Clayton Jacobson
      • Shane Jacobson
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    8paulmartin-2

    Possibly the best mockumentary ever

    The funniest Australian comedy since Muriel's Wedding – I laughed so much it had me in tears. In fact, the most of the audience were laughing. This was brilliantly conceived and executed. It had realism to the extent that the person who saw it with me thought it was an actual documentary. The humour was so good-natured, intelligent, authentic, full of irony and contained different layers of reality. The depictions of family life were terrific – the ex-wife, the miserable father, the intolerant brother (played by the real-life brother and director of the film).

    The authenticity was enhanced by being filmed on location at actual events such as the Melbourne Cup and the Cleaners and Pumpers Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. The film is naturally full of toilet humour, but not as we are accustomed to. It was really underplayed in a natural, inoffensive and genuinely funny manner.

    I didn't intend seeing this film, thinking it would be just another run-of-the-mill feel-good comedies. I went because I had free tickets, and I'm so glad I did. It is highly original and well worth paying to see this real gem of a film that really encapsulates aspects of Australian humour and culture. Kenny is proof that you don't need a big budget to produce a really entertaining film.
    9dvalley1

    Kenny

    Kenny was a pleasant surprise at the video store. At first,I thought it was a real documentary. Later, a few scenes were a bit obvious, but the overall look and fell of it was real. The lead as Kenny, was so believable as this character. The Aussie sense of humor has always been hilarious. When you realize that what one person views as sick, another views as a profession, it tells you just about the limit of our own perspectives. The people who do this kind of work are the independent people who function beyond what we view as respectable. But it is these type of people, the ones who take care of all our basic animal functions, that allow us to operate at the next level. Just imagine what it would be like to have to dispose of all our waste. No thanks!! I actually know someone who does this for a living, although not at Kenny's level! Just like what Kenny says in the film, There will always be a need for this type of thing. What is also funny is just regular situations, like the fish-out-of-water in Nashville who has a child-like fascination for the cutting edge of his craft, not unlike the computer enthusiast at Comdex(this was kind of a Comdex for the crap industry!). Also, most Aussie would be welcome and fit in perfect in Tennessee, which is a state with a healthy respect for this type of man. Overall, I thought this was hilarious, just the way it was written and the natural flow of the events in the film. Average people who just show up for work and do their jobs are not represented nearly enough in film. All we usually get is Beauties and Freaks. The extremes which are not really representative of most. Kenny is everyman, really.
    9parden

    Brilliant warm and funny comedy / drama

    At last a simple Ozzie film like The Castle. Shane Jacobsen the star and a writer delivers a portrayal of a humble man with warmth and integrity. He supplies and maintains portable toilets to all types of functions. He does his job with pride and dignity. He talks to the audience while going about his daily chores. In many comedies I crack a smile. In this one a laughed out loud. I loved him.

    The film was made with a very modest budget and shows what is wrong with many of the current Hollywood fare. You don't make good films with a lot of money. You make them with good scripts and talented actors etc.
    9kiwiham

    Best Aussie film since Loved your email.

    Kenny is the funniest, sweetest and most clever Aussie comedy since Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Muriel's Wedding. It is bitter sweet in t he style of both Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Muriel's Wedding. Want to laugh like hell and feel for the character of Kenny then watch Kenny. My elderly Mother did not realize that Kenny was a mockumentary until near the end of the film. She thought it was a straight documentary - bless her cotton socks. I am a New Zealander and Aussie culture is very near our culture but I am sure if you are American or British or Mongolian you will enjoy Kenny. Really – so go on and watch, fast.
    8VReviews

    A hilariously funny movie with a heart

    "Kenny" is a mocumentary about a Melbourne Aussie (Kenny) who's a porta-potty guru. As you learn the business of waste management you soon realize there's more to Kenny than meets the eye. As he battles the oddities of dealing with people and their waste needs, you are treated with some of the best common sense wisdom. He covers everything from divorce, fatherhood, family conflicts, to death, and employee relations. He is an honest, straightforward, simple guy who just wants to do a good job for people and be treated with respect.

    "Kenny" is a hilariously funny movie with a heart. The comedic timing is right on with great acting that you'll have to keep reminding yourself is not real. This is a movie you will think about for a long time after. English subtitles are provided for the "Aussie-Impaired".

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    Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Sian Clifford in Fleabag (2016)
    Dark Comedy
    Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
    Satire
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    Comedy

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    • Trivia
      The world premiere of Kenny was in the town of Poowong, Southern Victoria, Australia.
    • Goofs
      When Kenny takes off from Australia he is aboard a Airbus 380-300 aircraft, and when the plane finally lands he is aboard a Boeing 767. This plane is also landing at Melbourne Airport, not the USA.
    • Quotes

      Kenny: There's a smell in here that will outlast religion

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the closing credits the words "The End" are suddenly replaced by "The ARSE End"
    • Connections
      Featured in 20 to 1: Funny Films (2007)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 11, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Кенни
    • Filming locations
      • Flemington Racecourse, Flemington, Victoria, Australia(location)
    • Production company
      • Thunderbox Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $69,220
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,857
      • Jun 22, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,732,176
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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