Kenny
Directed by Clayton Jacobson7.2100%86%6.2
This hilarious mockumentary film follows the numerous misadventures of a porta-john worker through both his personal and professional life, including an oddly glamorous excursion to the Pumper and Cleaner Expo in Nashville, TN.
Kenny Ratings & Reviews
- flavo43December 27, 2025Kenny is a brilliant mockumentary that somehow turns toilet humour into something both hilarious and genuinely heartfelt. The film’s greatest achievement is how seriously it treats its subject matter while never losing its comedic edge. By presenting Kenny Smyth’s unglamorous job with sincerity and respect, the movie finds humour not in ridicule, but in human dignity and quiet perseverance. Shane Jacobson is outstanding, delivering a performance so natural that it often feels like you’re watching a real documentary unfold. His comedic timing is flawless, yet it’s his warmth and authenticity that make the character so endearing. Jacobson’s writing and creative vision shine through in every scene, balancing absurd situations with moments of surprising emotional resonance. Kenny succeeds because it never winks at the audience or treats its jokes cheaply. Instead, it celebrates an everyday Aussie battler doing his best in a messy world. It’s funny, sincere, and unexpectedly uplifting—a uniquely Australian film that proves great comedy can come from the most unlikely places.
Kenny Trivia
Kenny was released on August 17, 2006.
Kenny was directed by Clayton Jacobson.
Kenny has a runtime of 1h 39m.
Kenny was produced by Clayton Jacobson, Rohan Timlock.
This hilarious mockumentary film follows the numerous misadventures of a porta-john worker through both his personal and professional life, including an oddly glamorous excursion to the Pumper and Cleaner Expo in Nashville, TN.
The key characters in Kenny are Kenny Smyth (Shane Jacobson), Jackie Sheppard (Eve von Bibra), Father (Ronald Jacobson).
Kenny is rated PG-13.
Kenny is a Comedy film.
Kenny has an audience rating of 8.6 out of 10.
Kenny has made $7.8M at the box office.