The Comedy Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Nov. 14, 2012

The Comedy

Release Date: Friday, November 9, 2012 Limited

Director: Rick Alverson

Starring: Tim Heidecker • Neil Hamburger • Eric Wareheim

N/A Drama 1 hr, 30 m

1 / 5.0

23% WILL SEE 77% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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.

Drama

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Who stars in The Comedy – Cast List

T
Tim Heidecker
... Swanson

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

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Who is making The Comedy – Crew List

A look at The Comedy behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Rick Alverson last helmed The Mountain and Entertainment.

Director: Rick Alverson
Screenwriters: —

Studio: Tribeca Film
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Comedy

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2012

Completed

Changed The Comedy movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

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

The Comedy Trailers and Clips

The Comedy

Theatrical Trailer

The Comedy Release Date: When was the film released?

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

The Comedy DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The Comedy is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Wednesday, March 26, 2013. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Comedy today on Amazon.

The Comedy Digital Release Date

The Comedy is coming out 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.