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A Futile and Stupid Gesture

2018Movie1 h 41 minR

ComedyDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic556.6Rotten Tomatoes67%72%

A nostalgic, moving comedy movie about a real life story and show business.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Story

Being the King of Comedy is no joke.

In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s.

Feels like

  • Biographical Comedy
  • Satirical Homage
  • Pop Culture History
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Meta-Narrative
  • Nostalgic 70s
  • Dark Humor
  • Cult Film Inspiration

Cast

24 of 70

Crew

Directed by
David Wain
Written by
John Aboud, Michael Colton
Produced by
Jonathan Stern, Peter Principato, Ted Sarandos
Music by
Craig Wedren

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 24, 2018 · 1 h 41 min · R

Released
January 24, 2018
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Beleaguered Boss, Buxom Beauty Standard, Underground Comics +9

  • Beleaguered Boss
  • Buxom Beauty Standard
  • Underground Comics
  • It's Snowing Cocaine
  • Artistic License – History
  • Arc Symbol
  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • Condescending Compassion
  • Poke the Poodle
  • Informed Attractiveness
  • "Well Done, Son" Guy
  • Toxic Friend Influence

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Futile and Stupid Gesture?"

Questions about A Futile and Stupid Gesture

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Futile and Stupid Gesture?

Netflix

In the United States, A Futile and Stupid Gesture streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is A Futile and Stupid Gesture worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 55).

Will A Futile and Stupid Gesture make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

What tropes does A Futile and Stupid Gesture use?

Beleaguered BossBuxom Beauty StandardUnderground ComicsIt's Snowing CocaineArtistic License – HistoryArc SymbolFreeze-Frame BonusCondescending CompassionPoke the PoodleInformed Attractiveness"Well Done, Son" GuyToxic Friend Influenceand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Beleaguered Boss, Buxom Beauty Standard, and Underground Comics.