The Comic

1969·Movie
1h 35min·PG
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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No stream option in US yet.

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About

A funny new motion picture that tells Hollywood like it was!

An account of the rise and fall of a silent film comic, Billy Bright. The movie begins with his funeral, as he speaks from beyond the grave in a bitter tone about his fate, and takes us through his fame, as he ruins it with womanizing and drink, and his fall, as a lonely, bitter old man unable to reconcile his life's disappointments. The movie is based loosely on the life of Buster Keaton.
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Questions about The Comic

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Where can I stream The Comic legally?

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Is The Comic worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Comic rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Comic?

1 h 35 min

The Comic runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Comic?

Critics67
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see The Comic much the same way.

What language is The Comic in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Comic?

2ESCA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Comic in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Comic use?

The AlcoholicNever My FaultBig Guy, Little GuyFaux Affably EvilNice GuyUnsympathetic Comedy ProtagonistVillain ProtagonistShow Within a ShowRiches to RagsFirst-Person SmartassNamed After Somebody FamousNice Character, Mean Actorand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The Comic, including The Alcoholic, Never My Fault, Big Guy, Little Guy.

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