---
title: "George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/george-carlin-life-is-worth-losing-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13015
imdb_id: "tt0484855"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 74
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 112
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/george-carlin-life-is-worth-losing-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing" (2005).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or viewership numbers.
Omit details not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
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Title: George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing
Year: 2005
Release Date: 11/05/2005 (US)
Genres: Comedy, TV Movie, Documentary
Runtime: 1h 14m
Format: 13th live comedy stand-up special
Location: Beacon Theatre in New York City
Network: HBO
Subject: George Carlin
Themes/Content: Observations on the deterioration of human behavior; Americans' obsession with shopping and eating; creative idea for The All-Suicide Channel (a new reality TV network); the rebirth of the planet to its original pristine condition after fires and floods destroy life as we know it.
Drafting - Attempt 1:
        George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing is a 20

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rocco Urbisci
- **Networks / Studios**: Cable Stuff Productions, HBO

## Key Cast Continuity

- **George Carlin** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing online?
George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing worth watching?
George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing holds a community rating of 7.5/10 based on 112 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing and when was it released?
George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing is a feature film with a runtime of 74 minutes. It was released in 2005. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing?
George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing was directed by Rocco Urbisci.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13015)

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