Movie · comedy
The Opening Act
2020 · 1h 30m
Ray checks whether this movie is for you and remembers what you’ve seen.
Start with RayWhere to watch The Opening Act
See which services have this movie in the US, with what audio and at what price.
A free account is all it takes.I already have an account
Is it worth watching? The Opening Act
Ray’s take
Is this movie for you? Ray answers after a short chat about what you like, and remembers what you’ve seen.
Reception
On other sites
5.2/1026 votes
What is it about? The Opening Act
To get to the top, you have to start at the bottom.
The film follows Will Chu whose true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. He is given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show, opening for his hero, Billy G. Chu has to decide if he wants to continue the life he has set up or to pursue his dream, the life of a comedian.
Genre: comedy.
Cast and crew The Opening Act
All
Creators
- Directed bySteve Byrne
- ScreenplaySteve Byrne
- CinematographyEric Edwards
Full cast and crew28 cast members, 11 crew
Cast:
- Jimmy O. Yang · Will
- Neal Brennan · Chip
- Jermaine Fowler · Ricky
- Cedric the Entertainer · Billy G.
- Alex Moffat · Chris
- Bill Burr · Barry
- Debby Ryan · Jen
- Ken Jeong · Quinn
- Roy Wood Jr. · Gary
- Russell Peters · Randy
- Courtney Pauroso · Sophie
- Jackie Tohn · Megan
- Tom Segura · Cop
- Alonzo Bodden · Tyree
- Mircea Monroe · Carrie
- Iliza Shlesinger · Val
- Brooks Wheelan · Bill
- Anjelah Johnson-Reyes · Chrissy
- Kathleen Madigan · Sherry
- Jessimae Peluso · Holly
- Joe DeRosa · Intern
- Pete Giovine · Joey #1
- Bret Ernst · Joey #2
- Felipe Esparza · Cabbie
- Dan Lauria · Acevedo
- Whitney Cummings · Brooke
- Sarah Tiana · Secretary
- Moshe Kasher · Sasha
Crew:
- Steve Byrne · Writer
- Peter Billingsley · Producer
- Michael Shader · Executive Producer
- Steve Byrne · Director
- Dwight Manley · Executive Producer
- Sefton Fincham · Executive Producer
- Shafin Diamond · Executive Producer
- Vince Vaughn · Producer
- Julie Ashton · Casting
- Eric Edwards · Director of Photography
- Elizabeth Kirby · Costume Design
Trailer The Opening Act
ENTHE OPENING ACT Official TrailerSeptember 17, 2020Movies like this The Opening Act
Details The Opening Act
- First theatrical release
- October 16, 2020
- Release in the US
- October 16, 2020
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Studios
- Wild West Picture Show Productions, Look to the Sky Films
Numbers and release
- From theaters to home (US)
- 0 days to VOD
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Opening Act?
1h 30m (90 minutes).
Who’s in The Opening Act?
Jimmy O. Yang, Neal Brennan, Jermaine Fowler, Cedric the Entertainer, Alex Moffat, Bill Burr, Debby Ryan, Ken Jeong, Roy Wood Jr., and Russell Peters. Directed by Steve Byrne.
Sources: TMDB (title data, images). As of November 13, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku