Cracking Up (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film

Released in 1994, Cracking Up is a comedy film directed by Matt Mitler, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Danny Gold is a Lenny Bruce-style performance artist whose brilliance is only exceeded by his urge to self-destruct. Cad, shark, comic, addict, Danny Gold rockets and ricochets through Manhattan's seedy Lower East Side, leaving in his wake a mass of mutilated relationships and burnt bridges. Comedy...it's no laughing matter.
Who’s in it. Cracking Up stars Matt Mitler as Danny Gold, Carolyn McDermott as Carolyn, Jason Brill as Jake Weinberg and Kimberly Flynn as Kimberly, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cracking Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cracking Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cracking Up (1994)?
- In US, Cracking Up is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Cracking Up?
- Cracking Up stars Matt Mitler, Carolyn McDermott, Jason Brill, Kimberly Flynn and Chuck Montgomery.
- When was Cracking Up released?
- Cracking Up was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.