The Fool (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2018, The Fool is a documentary film directed by Ray Comfort, running about 65 minutes. “The True "Banana Man" Story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thanks to an embarrassing stand-up routine promoting Christian intelligent design, Ray Comfort was dubbed "Banana Man" by Professor Richard Dawkins and mocked by an entire generation of atheists. But Ray's gotten used to it. In fact, he’s been using his banana-based infamy as a way to evangelize even more. Last year, he wrote a book, hoping that would provide some much needed context to his banana bit — it didn’t — and now he’s made this movie documenting the same thing. The problem with the entire routine, though, is that taking an hour to explain a horrible analogy doesn’t work when your starting point is a horrible analogy.
Who’s in it. The Fool stars Ray Comfort, Kirk Cameron, Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Fool has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fool page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fool tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fool (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fool change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fool worth watching?
- The Fool holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fool?
- The Fool stars Ray Comfort, Kirk Cameron, Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss.