The Joke Thief (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, The Joke Thief is a drama film directed by Frank D'Angelo, running about 81 minutes. “Sometimes sad tears become laughter” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Joke Thief takes us on a journey of one man's last hurrah. Simon McCabe is a stand up comedian who has been making people laugh for 35 years. All his life he has been the life of the party, but now he is tired, miserable and almost washed up since he's never got a lucky break due to a reputation of joke stealing. One faithful night, his longtime friend and fellow comedian convinces a comedy club owner to give Simon some stage time and one last shot at redemption. On the ride down to his gig, Simon takes us on a whirlwind journey of his life, as he replays back special moments in an emotional series of flash backs that made him the sad, funny man that he is today.
Who’s in it. The Joke Thief stars Frank D'Angelo as Simon McCabe, John Ashton as Joseph Rogers, Daniel Baldwin as Freddy C. and Jason Blicker as William McCabe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Joke Thief 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 Joke Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Joke Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Joke Thief (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Joke Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Joke Thief worth watching?
- The Joke Thief holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Joke Thief?
- The Joke Thief stars Frank D'Angelo, John Ashton, Daniel Baldwin, Jason Blicker and Francesco Antonio.
- When was The Joke Thief released?
- The Joke Thief was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.