Struggling to survive in the cutthroat Los Angeles comedy scene after a devastating fall from grace, a washed-up comedian is forced to return to his Detroit hometown and confront the childhood trauma holding him back before he loses his career and himself.
In the United States, Topper is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.
Is Topper worth watching?
56
DecentGoodWatch score
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6).
Is Topper good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Topper plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Topper use?
The AlcoholicBritish StuffinessCharacter TitleDead to Begin WithDiscovering Your Own Dead BodyDriving a DeskThe Film of the BookGilligan CutInvisibilityUptight Loves WildGhostly GoalsHappy Endingand 8 more
TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including The Alcoholic, British Stuffiness, and Character Title.