The Comedian (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2016, The Comedian is a comedy film directed by Taylor Hackford, running about 120 minutes. “nobody's a bargain” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aging comic icon, Jackie Burke, has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and his comic genius, the audience only wants to know him as the former television character he once played. Already a strain on his younger brother and his wife, Jackie is forced to serve out a sentence doing community service for accosting an audience member. While there, he meets Harmony, the daughter of a sleazy Florida real estate mogul, and the two find inspiration in one another, resulting in surprising consequences.
Who’s in it. The Comedian stars Robert De Niro as Jackie Burke, Leslie Mann as Harmony Schiltz, Danny DeVito as Jimmy Berkowitz and Edie Falco as Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Comedian has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Comedian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Comedian tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Comedian (2016)?
- In US, The Comedian is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Comedian worth watching?
- The Comedian holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Comedian?
- The Comedian stars Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito, Edie Falco and Harvey Keitel.
- When was The Comedian released?
- The Comedian was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.