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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
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  • 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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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    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".
    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.
    10amandacorber

    Go forth and conquer, Kenny!

    This is a truly wonderful film. The acting, direction and camera-work really give it a realistic and believable feel - I actually forgot that the film was fictional while watching it. I resent a comment posted earlier on this site suggesting that this film should only be released in Australia because they are the only ones who can truly appreciate it. That's exactly the mentality that keeps these types of authentic, quirky movies struggling and big budget airhead movies so comfortable. Being Canadian does not necessarily mean I can only appreciate Canadian film, and Canadian film has no place in the global market - that's ridiculous! "Kenny" is a perfect example of a small film with a very particular focus and a healthy approach to local charm and quirkiness. Whether you've heard any of his hilarious expressions before or not, they will still be adorably funny. The characters are genuine, the story is charming and the artistic vision is strong. Obviously different cultures will appreciate films differently but I really believe that this film merits as much success as it can find. I hate to gush but really, this movie deserves much props.
    9davidkimber

    Very funny and very Australian

    Very funny and very Australian. Kenny has many funny things to say and has a great outlook on life, highly recommended. The sense of humour may be too Australian for some American tastes, but I'm sure that the British will definitely take to the character of Kenny and the other slightly oddball but very realistic characters that inhabit the film. The mockumentary style approach works very well, possibly to the point where if i didn't know it was actors portraying the characters, I wouldn't of been able to tell the difference. The character of Kenny is very much a typical working class man, just going about his business cleaning toilets, but he could be in any profession for all it matters as he is a very identifiable with character. His adventures as chronicled in the film make for interesting viewing, and for a comedy, it has some quite moving and sentimental scenes that help to broaden the potential audience of this gem of a film.

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    Dark Comedy
    Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
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    Comedy

    Storyline

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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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