---
title: "Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/joel-mchale-live-from-pyongyang-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 629324
imdb_id: "tt9651690"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 58
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/joel-mchale-live-from-pyongyang-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang is a comedy television special released in the United States on August 6, 2019. The production has a runtime of 58 minutes and was directed by Brian Volk-Weiss. The film features Joel McHale, who is known as the host of The Soup on E! and as a star of the hit NBC show, Community. In his first stand-up special ever, McHale discusses a variety of topics, ranging from feeding alligators in the south to wanting to change the San Francisco 49er's name to something more relevant. Despite the title, the special was not actually filmed in Pyongyang, but was instead filmed in San Jose.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Cineverse | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brian Volk-Weiss
- **Networks / Studios**: Comedy Dynamics

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joel McHale** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang online?
Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang worth watching?
Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang and when was it released?
Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang is a feature film with a runtime of 58 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang?
Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang was directed by Brian Volk-Weiss.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/629324)
- [Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang (TV Special 2019) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9651690/)
- [Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang (2019) - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/629324-joel-mchale-live-from-pyongyang)
- [Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang (2019) - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/joel-mchale-live-from-pyongyang/d8k1BH32V5KX7gWMjcR3k/credits/)
- [Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang (2019) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/joel-mchale-live-from-pyongyang/credits)
- [Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang (2019) - AllMovie](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/joel-mchale-live-from-pyongyang-am216668/cast-crew)

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