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Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

2022Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

ComedyMusic
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic707.1Rotten Tomatoes85%78%

An eccentric, gloriously campy music movie about a real life story and show business, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The world belongs to the weird.

Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, this biopic takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.

Feels like

  • Biopic Parody
  • Musical Comedy
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Pop Culture Satire
  • Celebrity Spoof
  • Heartfelt & Wholesome (in its own way)
  • Energetic & Fast-Paced
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Daniel Radcliffe Performance
  • Nostalgic Fun

Cast

24 of 54

Crew

Directed by
Eric Appel
Written by
'Weird Al' Yankovic, Eric Appel
Produced by
'Weird Al' Yankovic, Eric Appel, Tim Headington
Music by
Leo Birenberg, Zach Robinson

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Facts

September 8, 2022 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
September 8, 2022
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Music, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Oscar Bait Parody, The Stinger, Affectionate Parody +9

  • Oscar Bait Parody
  • The Stinger
  • Affectionate Parody
  • Curse Cut Short
  • Celebrity Cameo
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • Actor Allusion
  • Powder Keg Crowd
  • Overly Long Gag
  • Cigarette Burns
  • Quirky Hawaiian Shirt Wearer
  • Genre Shift

12 of 129 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Weird: The Al Yankovic Story?"

Questions about Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

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Where can I stream Weird: The Al Yankovic Story?

The RokuKanopyHowdy

In the United States, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Weird: The Al Yankovic Story worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 70).

Is Weird: The Al Yankovic Story okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDrug useSexual content

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, drug use, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Weird: The Al Yankovic Story make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (10 of 10) and satire (10 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Weird: The Al Yankovic Story?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does Weird: The Al Yankovic Story use?

Oscar Bait ParodyThe StingerAffectionate ParodyCurse Cut ShortCelebrity Cameo"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueActor AllusionPowder Keg CrowdOverly Long GagCigarette BurnsQuirky Hawaiian Shirt WearerGenre Shiftand 117 more

TV Tropes lists 129 tropes for it, including Oscar Bait Parody, The Stinger, and Affectionate Parody.