It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 16, 2021. It was released on April 2, 2021, by FX.
Synopsis
The film follows multiple women comedians on stage, backstage, and off stage, exploring their hard-fought journey to become voices of their generation.
Hysterical holds an 88% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 17 reviews, with a weighted average of 8.3/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Hysterical may not probe systemic disadvantages as deeply as it could have, but it excels as a frank and sometimes joyous celebration of very funny women who have made their mark in an industry that often marginalizes their achievements."[5] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 75 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[6]