Trailer

Topper

2025Movie1 h 47 minNR

56
DecentGoodWatch score
56
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Directed by
Kevin McNamara
Written by
Kevin McNamara

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Facts

March 4, 2025 · 1 h 47 min · NR

Released
March 4, 2025
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

The Alcoholic, British Stuffiness, Character Title +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Topper?"

Questions about Topper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Topper?

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?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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.