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The Comedy

2012, Drama, 1h 30m

34 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Tim Heidecker's misanthropic role proves him capable as a dramatic performer, yet The Comedy's study of privilege unchecked is never as illuminating nor engaging as it should be. Read critic reviews

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A guy in Williamsburg ignores the notion of inheriting his father's estate while he plays games with his friends.

Cast & Crew

Gregg Turkington
Gregg Turkington
Bobby
Tim Heidecker
Tim Heidecker
Swanson
Rock Kohli
Rock Kohli
Raj
James Murphy
James Murphy
Ben
Adam Scarimbolo
Adam Scarimbolo
Brent
Eric Wareheim
Eric Wareheim
Van Arman
Jeffrey Jensen
Jeffrey Jensen
Cargill
Will Sheff
Will Sheff
Will
Rick Alverson
Rick Alverson
Director
Rick Alverson
Rick Alverson
Screenwriter
Robert Donne
Robert Donne
Screenwriter
Colm O'Leary
Colm O'Leary
Screenwriter
Jonathan Cargill
Jonathan Cargill
Executive Producer
Brent Kunkle
Brent Kunkle
Producer
Mike S. Ryan
Mike S. Ryan
Producer
Mark Schwartzbard
Mark Schwartzbard
Cinematographer
Michael Taylor
Michael Taylor
Film Editing
Harley Kaplan
Harley Kaplan
Casting
Brandon Powers
Brandon Powers
Casting
Shawn Annabel
Shawn Annabel
Production Design
Emily Kaplan
Emily Kaplan
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