The Comedy (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2012, The Comedy is a comedy and drama film directed by Rick Alverson, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Comedy stars Tim Heidecker as Swanson, Eric Wareheim as Van Arman, James Murphy as Ben and Kate Lyn Sheil as Waitress, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Comedy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Comedy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Comedy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Comedy (2012)?
- In US, The Comedy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Comedy worth watching?
- The Comedy holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Comedy?
- The Comedy stars Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, James Murphy, Kate Lyn Sheil and Adam Scarimbolo.
- When was The Comedy released?
- The Comedy was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.