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A Futile and Stupid Gesture

R20181h 41mDavid Wain
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 55

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"Being the King of Comedy is no joke."

In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s.

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) about?

In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s.

Who stars in A Futile and Stupid Gesture?

A Futile and Stupid Gesture stars Will Forte (Doug Kenney), Domhnall Gleeson (Henry Beard), Martin Mull (Modern Doug), Neil Casey (Brian McConnachie), Jon Daly (Bill Murray). The film was directed by David Wain.

How long is A Futile and Stupid Gesture?

A Futile and Stupid Gesture has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated R.

Is A Futile and Stupid Gesture worth watching?

A Futile and Stupid Gesture holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. 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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