The Origins of Wit and Humor
“A comedy about the neediness of comedy.”
Synopsis
A comedy writer's need for approval leads him to a wonder elixir that bends his world into a surreal landscape of comedy tropes, which forces him to explore his own worth outside the writer's room.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Origins of Wit & Humor - Official Trailer - Starring Joe Hursley & Steve Lemme of Broken Lizard
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-13
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Joe Hursley
Les Candalero
Steve Lemme
Jim 'Pops' Poppas
Karisa Bruin
Debra
Grace McPhillips
Rachel Poppas
Kaelan Strouse
Gary
Aurora Adachi-Winter
Jogging Girl 1
Daryl Anisfeld
Carmella
Devin Bethea
Hot Dog Prodigy
Vijay Bhargava
Gardener
Katelyn Bittke
Erica
Christy Bonstell
Fran Tender
Gary Brichetto
Caesar
Anthony E. Cabral
Stage Hand
Dale Calandra
Paul
JoBe Cerny
Dr. Booregard Von Shriek
Roberta Chung
Partygoer
Calei Ann Clark
Mary
Richard Cotovsky
Stan Veckel
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Gridelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Hunter Norris, Christian Gridelli
- Original Score
- Luke Anderson
- Original Title
- The Origins of Wit and Humor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Shatterglass Films, DimeStore Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Gridelli
Hunter Norris, Christian Gridelli
Luke Anderson
Ben McBurnett
Danny Fogarty
Luke Boyce, Paul Fleschner, Christian Gridelli, Hunter Norris, Brett Hays
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Gridelli
Director
Danny Fogarty
Editor
Christian Gridelli
Producer
Hunter Norris
Producer
Brett Hays
Producer
Amanda Brinton
Production Design
Michael Alan Stein
Costume Design
Ben McBurnett
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Origins of Wit and Humor
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What is The Origins of Wit and Humor about?
A comedy writer's need for approval leads him to a wonder elixir that bends his world into a surreal landscape of comedy tropes, which forces him to explore his own worth outside the writer's room.
Who directed The Origins of Wit and Humor?
The Origins of Wit and Humor was directed by Christian Gridelli.
Who stars in The Origins of Wit and Humor?
The principal cast of The Origins of Wit and Humor includes Joe Hursley, Steve Lemme, Karisa Bruin, Grace McPhillips, Kaelan Strouse.
When was The Origins of Wit and Humor released and how long is it?
The Origins of Wit and Humor was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Origins of Wit and Humor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Origins of Wit and Humor was composed by Luke Anderson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Origins of Wit and Humor?
The Origins of Wit and Humor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).