Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
“The world belongs to the weird.”
Synopsis
Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, this biopic takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-29
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Daniel Radcliffe
'Weird Al' Yankovic
Evan Rachel Wood
Madonna
Rainn Wilson
Dr. Demento
Toby Huss
Nick Yankovic
Jack Lancaster
Jim
Spencer Treat Clark
Steve
Tommy O'Brien
Bermuda
Arturo Castro
Pablo Escobar
Julianne Nicholson
Mary Yankovic
Diedrich Bader
Grizzled Narrator (voice)
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Doctor
Richard Aaron Anderson
Young Al
Thomas Lennon
Salesman
David Bloom
Teenage Al
Keanush Tafreshi
Kip
Andrew Steven Hernandez
Robbie
Paloma Esparza Rabinov
Hipster Teen
Scott Aukerman
Police Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 4, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 12, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Appel
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Appel, 'Weird Al' Yankovic
- Original Score
- Zach Robinson, Leo Birenberg
- Original Title
- Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Production Studios
- Tango Entertainment, Funny or Die, Ear Booker Productions, Famous Andy's
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Appel
Eric Appel, 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Zach Robinson, Leo Birenberg
Ross Riege
Jamie Kennedy
Joe Farrell, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Whitney Hodack, Tim Headington, Mike Farah
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Appel
Director
Eric Appel
Writer
'Weird Al' Yankovic
Writer
Joe Farrell
Producer
'Weird Al' Yankovic
Producer
Whitney Hodack
Producer
Tim Headington
Producer
Mike Farah
Producer
Max Silva
Producer
Lia Buman
Producer
Jamie Kennedy
Editor
Ross Riege
Director of Photography
Dan Butts
Production Design
Izzy Traub
Visual Effects Supervisor
Zach Robinson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
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What is Weird: The Al Yankovic Story about?
Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, this biopic takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.
Who directed Weird: The Al Yankovic Story?
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story was directed by Eric Appel.
Who stars in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story?
The principal cast of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story includes Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood, Rainn Wilson, Toby Huss, Jack Lancaster.
When was Weird: The Al Yankovic Story released and how long is it?
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story was composed by Zach Robinson, Leo Birenberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story?
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).