Sam, an aspiring stand-up comedian and au pair struggling with PTSD, weighs whether to join the search for Brooke, a missing teenage girl she used to nanny. As she fights to recover from her trauma and return to the stage, memories of her deep bond with Brooke rush back—making it impossible to ignore her disappearance.
I Used to Be Funny (2024) is a drama and comedy film directed by Ally Pankiw, released on June 7, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Rachel Sennott, Olga Petsa, Jason Jones and Sabrina Jalees. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 67 ratings.
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Rachel Sennott
as Sam Cowell
Olga Petsa
as Brooke Renner
Jason Jones
as Cameron Renner
Sabrina Jalees
as Paige
Caleb Hearon
as Philip
Ennis Esmer
as Noah
Dani Kind
as Jill
Hoodo Hersi
as Zara
Dan Beirne
as Tim
Stephen Alexander
as Nathan
Miguel Rivas
as Officer Conrad Lawrence
Marvin Kaye
as Officer Jim Gerrard
Directed by Ally Pankiw, written by Ally Pankiw, produced by Jason Aita, Breann Smordin and James Weyman.
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 67 ratings.
With “I Used to Be Funny,” writer / director Ally Pankiw intertwines mystery and emotional depth to create a compelling narrative in her dark dramedy about a missing teenage girl and her friendship with a stand-up comedian with a debilitating case of PTSD. By exploring the various complexities of trauma, recovery, and healing in a refreshing, honest way, the film is poignant and feels highly personal. This is a…
Reviewed on July 17, 2024
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I Used to Be Funny (2024) is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Pijama Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of I Used to Be Funny (2024) includes Rachel Sennott, Olga Petsa, Jason Jones, Sabrina Jalees and Caleb Hearon. The film was directed by Ally Pankiw. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
I Used to Be Funny was released on June 7, 2024 and runs for 1h 46m.
I Used to Be Funny (2024) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 67 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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