The Comedy
Synopsis
Indifferent to the notion of inheriting his father's estate, a restless, aging New Yorker passes time with his friends in games of mock sincerity, irreverence, and recreational cruelty towards those around them.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-27
Top Cast
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Tim Heidecker
Swanson
Eric Wareheim
Van Arman
James Murphy
Ben
Kate Lyn Sheil
Waitress
Adam Scarimbolo
Restaurant Manager
Gregg Turkington
Bobby
Alexia Rasmussen
Young Woman
Grace Rex
Hospital Nurse
Liza Kate
Sister-In-Law
Rock Kohli
Raj
Richard Swift
Richard
Will Sheff
Will
Seth Koen
Male nurse
Angus Hepburn
Wealthy Man
Grace Kiley
Wealthy Woman
Ryan Raftery
Antique shop patron
Yianni Kool
Taxi Driver
Roxanne Ferris
Woman Mistaken For Prostitute
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 16, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 24, 2012
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Alverson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Donne, Rick Alverson, Colm O'Leary
- Original Title
- The Comedy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $40K
- Production Studios
- Glass Eye Pix, Greyshack Films, Jagjaguwar, Made Bed
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Alverson
Robert Donne, Rick Alverson, Colm O'Leary
Mark Schwartzbard
Michael Taylor, Rick Alverson
Mike S. Ryan, Jody Hill, David Gordon Green, Danny McBride, Brent Kunkle
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Alverson
Director
Robert Donne
Writer
Rick Alverson
Writer
Colm O'Leary
Writer
Mike S. Ryan
Producer
Michael Taylor
Editor
Brent Kunkle
Producer
Shawn Annabel
Production Design
Mark Schwartzbard
Director of Photography
Rick Alverson
Editor
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 Comedy
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What is The Comedy about?
Indifferent to the notion of inheriting his father's estate, a restless, aging New Yorker passes time with his friends in games of mock sincerity, irreverence, and recreational cruelty towards those around them.
Who directed The Comedy?
The Comedy was directed by Rick Alverson.
Who stars in The Comedy?
The principal cast of The Comedy includes Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, James Murphy, Kate Lyn Sheil, Adam Scarimbolo.
When was The Comedy released and how long is it?
The Comedy was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did The Comedy make at the box office?
The Comedy grossed $40K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Comedy?
The Comedy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).