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The Comedy

NR1h 33m2012Rick Alverson
IMDb: 6.3/10Rotten: 50%Metacritic: 46/100
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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.

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What is The Comedy (2012) about?

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.

Who stars in The Comedy?

The Comedy stars Tim Heidecker (Swanson), Eric Wareheim (Van Arman), James Murphy (Ben), Kate Lyn Sheil (Waitress), Adam Scarimbolo (Restaurant Manager). The film was directed by Rick Alverson.

How long is The Comedy?

The Comedy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated NR.

Is The Comedy worth watching?

The Comedy holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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