I Used to Be Funny
Synopsis
Sam, an aspiring stand-up comedian and au pair struggling with PTSD, weighs whether to join the search for Brooke, a missing teenage girl she used to nanny. As she fights to recover from her trauma and return to the stage, memories of her deep bond with Brooke rush back—making it impossible to ignore her disappearance.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-11
Top Cast
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Rachel Sennott
Sam Cowell
Olga Petsa
Brooke Renner
Jason Jones
Cameron Renner
Sabrina Jalees
Paige
Caleb Hearon
Philip
Ennis Esmer
Noah
Dani Kind
Jill
Hoodo Hersi
Zara
Dan Beirne
Tim
Stephen Alexander
Nathan
Miguel Rivas
Officer Conrad Lawrence
Marvin Kaye
Officer Jim Gerrard
Paloma Nuñez
Female Defense Lawyer
Kathy Imrie
Judge Mathers
Janice Mendes
Female Police Officer
Matia Jackett
Candace
Daniel Woodrow
Waiter
D.J. Mausner
School Receptionist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 4 DaysAdelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 14, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 18, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$160K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.08x
-$1.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ally Pankiw
- Screenplay & Story
- Ally Pankiw
- Original Score
- Ames Bessada
- Original Title
- I Used to Be Funny
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $160K
- Production Studios
- Barn 12, Crave
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ally Pankiw
Ally Pankiw
Ames Bessada
Nina Djacic
Curt Lobb
James Weyman, Paul Barkin, Breann Smordin, Jason Aita, Ally Pankiw
Department Leadership Roster
Ally Pankiw
Director
Ally Pankiw
Writer
Curt Lobb
Editor
James Weyman
Producer
Ciara Vernon
Production Design
Nina Djacic
Director of Photography
Breann Smordin
Producer
Jason Aita
Producer
Courtney Mitchell
Costume Design
Ames Bessada
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Used to Be Funny
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What is I Used to Be Funny about?
Sam, an aspiring stand-up comedian and au pair struggling with PTSD, weighs whether to join the search for Brooke, a missing teenage girl she used to nanny. As she fights to recover from her trauma and return to the stage, memories of her deep bond with Brooke rush back—making it impossible to ignore her disappearance.
Who directed I Used to Be Funny?
I Used to Be Funny was directed by Ally Pankiw.
Who stars in I Used to Be Funny?
The principal cast of I Used to Be Funny includes Rachel Sennott, Olga Petsa, Jason Jones, Sabrina Jalees, Caleb Hearon.
When was I Used to Be Funny released and how long is it?
I Used to Be Funny was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of I Used to Be Funny?
I Used to Be Funny had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $160K at the worldwide box office (0.08 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for I Used to Be Funny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Used to Be Funny was composed by Ames Bessada.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Used to Be Funny?
I Used to Be Funny holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).