Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2022 · Movie · PG-13 · 108 min · ★ 6.7 · 78% critics
This biopic plays fast and loose with every facet of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s life, from early breakthroughs to a whirlwind of fame. It leans into absurd celebrity romance and a wildly depraved lifestyle for a truly unbelievable ride.
Also known as Weird - The Al Yankovic Story
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Details
- Years
- 2022
- Release date
- 2022-09-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Critic score
- 78/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (615 votes)
- Budget
- $8,000,000
About
Not for you if you want a serious, factual musical biography or more consistency in the comedy; fans of Weird Al may enjoy its wild, satirical vibe alongside A Mighty Wind.
Pros: suitably wacky parody; great for Weird Al fans; fun cameos | Cons: follows biopic formula; inconsistent laughs; singing feels distracting
Themes
- musician
- accordion
- parody
- duringcreditsstinger
- based on myths, legends or folklore
- fictional biography
- playful
- hilarious
- amused
- cheerful
Cast & crew
Daniel Radcliffe
as 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Evan Rachel Wood
as Madonna
Rainn Wilson
as Dr. Demento
Toby Huss
as Nick Yankovic
Jack Lancaster
as Jim
Spencer Treat Clark
as Steve
Tommy O'Brien
as Bermuda
Arturo Castro
as Pablo Escobar
Julianne Nicholson
as Mary Yankovic
Diedrich Bader
as Grizzled Narrator (voice)
Directed by Eric Appel