The Unbookables(2012)
Take A Ride on Comedy's Dark Side
The Unbookables Synopsis
The Unbookables is a narrative documentary about stand-up comics who have spent their careers pushing limits--on stage and off. Relegated to small venues and touring in a crappy van through the Midwest they careen between the desire to succeed and the reality that there may be nothing left to lose. Road life is far from glamorous: comics come and go and cruel pranks and hard drinking punctuate their obsidian dark comedy on stage. They succeed and fail-spectacularly. When they face being fired for going too far on stage, the conflict culminates in a showdown: compromise or double down?
The Unbookables (2012) is a documentary and comedy film directed by Jeff Pearson, released on January 19, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Andy Andrist, Brett Erikson, James Inman and Kristine Levine. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeff Pearson
- Producers:
- Mary Jones, Jim Harkins
- Status:
- Released
The Unbookables Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andy Andrist
as Himself
- Brett Erikson
Brett Erikson
as Himself
- James Inman
James Inman
as Himself
- Kristine Levine
Kristine Levine
as Herself
- Travis Lipski
Travis Lipski
as Himself
- Sean Rouse
Sean Rouse
as Himself
- Brendon Walsh
Brendon Walsh
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Jeff Pearson, produced by Mary Jones and Jim Harkins.
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The Unbookables Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Unbookables – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Unbookables online?
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The Unbookables (2012) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and DocCom Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Unbookables?
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The main cast of The Unbookables (2012) includes Andy Andrist, Brett Erikson, James Inman, Kristine Levine and Travis Lipski. The film was directed by Jeff Pearson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Unbookables released?
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The Unbookables was released on January 19, 2012 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Unbookables worth watching?
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The Unbookables (2012) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.