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Overall Rank: 27997
Average Rating: 2.1/4
# of Ratings: 5
Theatrical Release Date: 12/19/2025
Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 03/17/2026
Language: English
Genre: Comedy, Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Bradley Cooper
Actors: Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Bradley Cooper, Amy Sedaris, Ciarán Hinds, Andra Day
Plot: As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess confronts sacrifices made for their family, forcing them to navigate co-parenting and identities. -- Amoeba Johnny
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The arts save lives.
Matthew Brady - wrote on 11/11/2026
Comedy can be the most potent therapy for human suffering. No matter how tough life gets, it will always be funny. Comedians and comedic performers understand this deeply: despite life's struggles, the ability to make others laugh during dark times is a special gift for both the audience and the performer. There's nothing else like it.
'Is This Thing On?' explores that journey. It follows Alex (Will Arnett), who initially had no interest in comedy but starts doing stand-up as he faces a divorce and a midlife crisis. One night, wandering the streets, unsure of what he's doing, he enters a comedy club. Only comedians performing on stage can get in free; everyone else must pay. He signs up to perform and takes the stage, sharing his struggles with the crowd, who laugh a little. By the …
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