A Futile and Stupid Gesture(2018)
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A Futile and Stupid Gesture Synopsis
In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s.
A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) is a comedy and drama film directed by David Wain, released on January 24, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Will Forte, Domhnall Gleeson, Martin Mull and Neil Casey. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 388 ratings.
- Director:
- David Wain
- Writers:
- John Aboud, Michael Colton, Josh Karp
- Producers:
- Jonathan Stern, Peter Principato, Ted Sarandos
- Cinematographer:
- Kevin Atkinson
- Composer:
- Craig Wedren
- Production:
- Abominable Pictures, Principato-Young Entertainment
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Status:
- Released
A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) Trailer
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A Futile and Stupid Gesture Cast & Crew
Main cast
Will Forte
as Doug Kenney
Domhnall Gleeson
as Henry Beard
Martin Mull
as Modern Doug
Neil Casey
as Brian McConnachie
Jon Daly
as Bill Murray
Nelson Franklin
as P.J. O'Rourke
John Gemberling
as John Belushi
Rick Glassman
as Harold Ramis
Seth Green
as Christopher Guest
Harry Groener
as Harry Kenney
Max Greenfield
as Chris Miller
Camille Guaty
as Alex Garcia-Mata
Key crew
Directed by David Wain, written by John Aboud, Michael Colton and Josh Karp, produced by Jonathan Stern, Peter Principato and Ted Sarandos.
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A Futile and Stupid Gesture Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 388 ratings.
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A Futile and Stupid Gesture – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Futile and Stupid Gesture?
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The main cast of A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) includes Will Forte, Domhnall Gleeson, Martin Mull, Neil Casey and Jon Daly. The film was directed by David Wain. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Futile and Stupid Gesture released?
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A Futile and Stupid Gesture was released on January 24, 2018 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is A Futile and Stupid Gesture worth watching?
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A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 388 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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