IMDb 6.8 2021 HD

Tom Gleeson: Lighten Up

Tom Gleeson: Lighten Up

2021
Comedy
53 min NR Australia
4.667 / 10
6.8 IMDB

Tom Gleeson uses his confidence and dry wit to reflect on the events of 2020, and everyone from the Victorian government to Byron Bay locals are in the…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Catherine Vanderwolf
Starring
Tom Gleeson

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

witty sharp confident observational sardonic topical pointed biting humorous critical dry incisive

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

With 'Lighten Up', Tom Gleeson solidifies his reputation as one of Australia's sharpest comedic minds. His ability to dissect the events of 2020 with such potent confidence and dry wit is truly impressive. The special is a masterclass…

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David Miller
Mar 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Tom Gleeson's 'Lighten Up' presents a comedian at the height of his observational powers, turning his formidable wit towards the events of 2020. His performance is marked by an unwavering confidence and a dry, often cutting, delivery. The…

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Sophia Chen
Mar 31, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Tom Gleeson: Lighten Up' is a bracingly funny and remarkably insightful look back at the peculiar year of 2020. Gleeson's command of the stage is absolute; his confidence is palpable, and his dry wit cuts through the noise…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 31, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Lighten Up', Tom Gleeson offers his particular brand of comedic dissection of the year 2020. His performance is characterised by a formidable confidence, a dry delivery, and a willingness to target a wide array of subjects, from…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Tom Gleeson returns with 'Lighten Up', a stand-up special that confidently navigates the often-turbulent waters of 2020. Gleeson's performance is a masterclass in dry wit and astute observation. He possesses an enviable stage presence, exuding a self-assuredness that…

FAQs

Gleeson's unique approach in 'Lighten Up' lies in his unwavering confidence and his ability to distill complex or frustrating events into relatable, often hilarious, observations. Rather than simply recounting events, he applies his signature dry wit to find the underlying absurdities and hypocrisies. His willingness to target everyone, from government bodies to specific communities, makes his reflection particularly pointed.