The Comedy
Indifferent to the notion of inheriting his father's estate, a restless, aging New Yorker passes time with his friends in games of mock sincerity, irreverence, and recreational cruelty towards those around them.
Where to watch The Comedy in India
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Where is The Comedy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Tubi TV | YouTube |
About The Comedy
The Comedy is a 2012 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Rick Alverson. The cast is led by Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, James Murphy. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings.
The Comedy was produced by Glass Eye Pix, Greyshack Films, and Jagjaguwar and made in United States of America. It was released on November 16, 2012, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Rick Alverson
- Writers
- Rick Alverson, Robert Donne, Colm O'Leary
- Release date
- November 16, 2012
- OTT release
- October 24, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Glass Eye Pix, Greyshack Films, Jagjaguwar
The Comedy cast & crew
The Comedy was directed by Rick Alverson and written by Rick Alverson, Robert Donne, and Colm O'Leary.
The cast features Tim Heidecker as Swanson, Eric Wareheim as Van Arman, James Murphy as Ben, Kate Lyn Sheil as Waitress, Adam Scarimbolo as Restaurant Manager, and Gregg Turkington as Bobby.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Mark Schwartzbard and it was produced by Brent Kunkle and Mike S. Ryan.
Is The Comedy worth watching?
The Comedy holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 73 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Comedy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Comedy
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It first became available to stream digitally on October 24, 2012.
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Cast of The Comedy
Tim Heidecker
Swanson
Eric Wareheim
Van Arman
James Murphy
Ben
Kate Lyn Sheil
Waitress
Adam Scarimbolo
Restaurant Manager
Gregg Turkington
Bobby
Alexia Rasmussen
Young Woman
Grace Rex
Hospital Nurse
Liza Kate
Sister-In-Law
Rock Kohli
Raj
Richard Swift
Richard
Will Sheff
Will
The Comedy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Comedy in India?
The Comedy is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch The Comedy in the US?
In the US, The Comedy is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Comedy in?
The Comedy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Comedy?
The Comedy runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is The Comedy rated?
The Comedy is rated NR. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 73 ratings.
▸When did The Comedy release on OTT?
The Comedy became available digitally on October 24, 2012.
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