---
title: "Harmontown"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/harmontown-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 253292
imdb_id: "tt3518988"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 89
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Harmontown (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/harmontown-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Harmontown is a 2014 documentary that tracks the professional and personal journey of television writer Dan Harmon. Following his 2012 departure from the show Community, Harmon takes his popular podcast on a cross-country tour, offering viewers a raw look at his creative process and public persona.

The film holds cultural significance for its documentation of the burgeoning podcast medium and the cult following surrounding Harmon's work on projects like Rick and Morty. The tone is characterized by its brutal honesty and comedic delivery, capturing the high-energy, often chaotic atmosphere of live podcasting events.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A disgraced television writer embarks on a chaotic national tour for his hit podcast."

### Why Watch
- Features appearances by notable figures including Jack Black, Joel McHale, and Sarah Silverman.
- Provides a candid look at the life of a television writer following his firing from Community.
- Captures the unpredictable and calamitous nature of a cross-country podcast tour.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film focuses on the specific personal and professional struggles of one individual.
- Tone & Suitability: This documentary maintains a comedic and brutally honest tone with a pacing that mirrors the erratic nature of a touring podcast.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #brutally-honest, #comedic-documentary, #podcast-culture, #behind-the-scenes, #creative-process, #tour-diary

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fandango at Home Free | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Neil Berkeley
- **Networks / Studios**: Future You Pictures, Starburns Industries

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dan Harmon** as *Self*
- **Erin McGathy** as *Self*
- **Jeff Bryan Davis** as *Self*
- **Steve Agee** as *Self*
- **Jack Black** as *Self*
- **Joel McHale** as *Self*
- **Alison Brie** as *Self*
- **Gillian Jacobs** as *Self*
- **Donald Glover** as *Self*
- **Danny Pudi** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Harmontown?
Information regarding current streaming availability is displayed on the film's page on The Movie Database.

### Q: Is this documentary worth watching?
It is worth watching for those interested in the behind-the-scenes reality of comedy writing and the podcasting industry.

### Q: How long is the film?
The documentary has a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes.

### Q: Does the film feature any guest stars?
Yes, the film features appearances by Jack Black, Joel McHale, John Oliver, Sarah Silverman, Ben Stiller, and Jason Sudeikis.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Harmontown — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/253292)
- [Harmontown (2014) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt3518988/)
- [podcast parse show notes · GitHub](https://help.naver.com/service/5626/contents/24844?lang=ko&osType=COMMONOS)

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