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The Disaster Artist

R20171h 44mJames Franco
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 76

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"Based on the true story of one movie so bad it became infamous."

An aspiring actor in Hollywood meets an enigmatic stranger by the name of Tommy Wiseau, the meeting leads the actor down a path nobody could have predicted; creating the worst movie ever made.

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ImmigrantJealousyBased On Novel Or BookAmbitionBiographyBased On True StoryBehind The ScenesDisasterHollywoodDesire

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Disaster Artist (2017) about?

An aspiring actor in Hollywood meets an enigmatic stranger by the name of Tommy Wiseau, the meeting leads the actor down a path nobody could have predicted; creating the worst movie ever made.

Who stars in The Disaster Artist?

The Disaster Artist stars Dave Franco (Greg / 'Mark'), James Franco (Tommy / 'Johnny'), Seth Rogen (Sandy), Ari Graynor (Juliette / 'Lisa'), Alison Brie (Amber). The film was directed by James Franco.

How long is The Disaster Artist?

The Disaster Artist has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated R.

Is The Disaster Artist worth watching?

The Disaster Artist holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. 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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