The Opening Act (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2020, The Opening Act is a comedy film directed by Steve Byrne, running about 90 minutes. “To get to the top, you have to start at the bottom.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film follows Will Chu whose true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. He is given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show, opening for his hero, Billy G. Chu has to decide if he wants to continue the life he has set up or to pursue his dream, the life of a comedian.
Who’s in it. The Opening Act stars Jimmy O. Yang as Will, Neal Brennan as Chip, Jermaine Fowler as Ricky and Cedric the Entertainer as Billy G., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Opening Act has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Opening Act page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Opening Act tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Opening Act (2020)?
- In US, The Opening Act 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 Opening Act worth watching?
- The Opening Act holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Opening Act?
- The Opening Act stars Jimmy O. Yang, Neal Brennan, Jermaine Fowler, Cedric the Entertainer and Alex Moffat.
- When was The Opening Act released?
- The Opening Act was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.