The Comedy(2012)
The Comedy Synopsis
Indifferent to the notion of inheriting his father's estate, a restless, aging New Yorker passes time with his friends in games of mock sincerity, irreverence, and recreational cruelty towards those around them.
The Comedy (2012) is a comedy and drama film directed by Rick Alverson, released on November 16, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, James Murphy and Kate Lyn Sheil. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- Rick Alverson
- Writers:
- Rick Alverson, Colm O'Leary, Robert Donne
- Producers:
- Brent Kunkle, Mike S. Ryan
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Schwartzbard
- Production:
- Glass Eye Pix, Greyshack Films, Jagjaguwar, Made Bed
- Revenue:
- $40,394
- Status:
- Released
The Comedy (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Comedy before you stream it.
The Comedy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tim Heidecker
as Swanson
Eric Wareheim
as Van Arman
James Murphy
as Ben
Kate Lyn Sheil
as Waitress
Adam Scarimbolo
as Restaurant Manager
Gregg Turkington
as Bobby
Alexia Rasmussen
as Young Woman
Grace Rex
as Hospital Nurse
- Liza Kate
Liza Kate
as Sister-In-Law
Rock Kohli
as Raj
- Richard Swift
Richard Swift
as Richard
- Will Sheff
Will Sheff
as Will
Key crew
Directed by Rick Alverson, written by Rick Alverson, Colm O'Leary and Robert Donne, produced by Brent Kunkle and Mike S. Ryan.
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The Comedy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 73 ratings.
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The Comedy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Comedy online?
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The Comedy (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Comedy?
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The main cast of The Comedy (2012) includes Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, James Murphy, Kate Lyn Sheil and Adam Scarimbolo. The film was directed by Rick Alverson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Comedy released?
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The Comedy was released on November 16, 2012 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Comedy worth watching?
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The Comedy (2012) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 73 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.
Is there a trailer for The Comedy?
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Yes. The official The Comedy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.