A Futile and Stupid Gesture
2018 · Movie · R · 101 min · ★ 6.5 · 61% critics
This biographical comedy follows the rise of a sharp, ambitious humorist who helps build a groundbreaking satire brand that shapes 1970s pop culture. As success grows, the story mixes big laughs with more personal, bittersweet moments, showing how creative highs can come with real pressure and fallout.
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Details
- Years
- 2018
- Release date
- 2018-01-24
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 61/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (364 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an unconventional, funny-but-sad showbiz biography with a brisk, sometimes weird style; Not for you if you prefer straightforward, deeply detailed biopics or don’t care about the era, like Vice.
Pros: funny, energetic tone; lively ensemble moments; distinct, self-aware style | Cons: can feel superficial; uneven, rushed pacing; humor not for everyone
Themes
- biography
Cast & crew
Will Forte
as Doug Kenney
Domhnall Gleeson
as Henry Beard
Martin Mull
as Modern Doug
Neil Casey
as Brian McConnachie
Jon Daly
as Bill Murray
Nelson Franklin
as P.J. O'Rourke
John Gemberling
as John Belushi
Rick Glassman
as Harold Ramis
Seth Green
as Christopher Guest
Harry Groener
as Harry Kenney
Directed by David Wain