Why Am I Doing This? (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2009, Why Am I Doing This? is a comedy film directed by Tom Huang.
What it’s about. Lester is trying be the next Louis CK… except everyone wants him to be Chris Rock. Tony is trying to be the next Tom Hanks… except everyone wants him to be the Chinese delivery boy. Amber thinks she should be the next Jennifer Lawrence… but isn’t. Against all odds, they chase the Hollywood dream, while juggling inter-racial relationships, crazy families and the feeling that they're never going to make it.
Who’s in it. Why Am I Doing This? stars Anthony Montgomery as Lester, Tom Huang as Tony, Sheetal Sheth as Nira and Lynn Chen as Katie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Why Am I Doing This? has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why Am I Doing This? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why Am I Doing This? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why Am I Doing This? (2009)?
- In US, Why Am I Doing This? is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Why Am I Doing This? worth watching?
- Why Am I Doing This? holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Why Am I Doing This??
- Why Am I Doing This? stars Anthony Montgomery, Tom Huang, Sheetal Sheth, Lynn Chen and Alicia Carr.
- When was Why Am I Doing This? released?
- Why Am I Doing This? was released in 2009.