The Comedy Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Nov. 14, 2012

The Comedy

Release Date: Friday, November 9, 2012 Limited

Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Rick Alverson, Neil Hamburger

N/A Drama 1 hr, 30 m

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Plot

What's the story about?

On the cusp of inheriting his father's estate, Swanson (Tim Heidecker, "Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!") is a man with unlimited options. An aging hipster in Brooklyn, he spends his days in aimless recreation with like-minded friends (“Tim & Eric” co-star Eric Wareheim, LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy and comedian Gregg Turkington a.k.a.“Neil Hamburger”) in games of comic irreverence and mock sincerity. As Swanson grows restless of the safety a sheltered life offers him, he tests the limits of acceptable behavior, pushing the envelope in every way he can. Heidecker’s deadpan delivery cleverly masks a deep desire for connection and sense in the modern world.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Comedy.

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Tim Heidecker
... Swanson

Y2K, Him
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Neil Hamburger
... Bobby
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Eric Wareheim
... Van Arman

Wrong Cops, Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie

Crew Behind the Film

The The Comedy behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Rick Alverson last directed The Mountain and Entertainment.

Director: Rick Alverson
Screenwriters: —

Studio: Tribeca Film
Production Companies: —

Additional Information

MPA Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 30 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Official The Comedy movie trailers and clips.

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The Comedy Theatrical Trailer

Production Details

What we know about the The Comedy movie production.

Production Updates

Sep 2012

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Comedy was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, November 9, 2012. There were 7 other movies released on the same date, including Skyfall, Nature Calls and Lincoln. As a limited release, The Comedy was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Comedy was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Wednesday, October 24 , 2012. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Fandango At Home and others.

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Digital (Ultra HD) & more

2012-10-24 Digital