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The Comedian

  • 20162016
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  • 2h
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
7.4K
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Robert De Niro in The Comedian (2016)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

A look at the life of an aging insult comic named Jack Burke.A look at the life of an aging insult comic named Jack Burke.A look at the life of an aging insult comic named Jack Burke.

IMDb RATING
5.8/10
7.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Taylor Hackford
  • Writers
    • Art Linson(screenplay by)
    • Jeffrey Ross(screenplay by)
    • Richard LaGravenese(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Leslie Mann
    • Danny DeVito
Top credits
  • Director
    • Taylor Hackford
  • Writers
    • Art Linson(screenplay by)
    • Jeffrey Ross(screenplay by)
    • Richard LaGravenese(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Leslie Mann
    • Danny DeVito
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 79User reviews
    • 76Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos8

    The Comedian
    Trailer 2:39
    The Comedian
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    Trailer 2:35
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    Photos42

    Robert De Niro and Leslie Mann in The Comedian (2016)
    Robert De Niro in The Comedian (2016)
    Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel in The Comedian (2016)
    Robert De Niro and Leslie Mann in The Comedian (2016)
    Danny DeVito and Patti LuPone in The Comedian (2016)
    Cloris Leachman in The Comedian (2016)
    Robert De Niro and Leslie Mann in The Comedian (2016)
    Judd Apatow and Iris Apatow at an event for The Comedian (2016)
    Robert De Niro at an event for The Comedian (2016)
    Cloris Leachman at an event for The Comedian (2016)
    Robert De Niro at an event for The Comedian (2016)
    Helen Mirren at an event for The Comedian (2016)

    Top cast

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    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Jackie Burkeas Jackie Burke
    Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann
    • Harmony Schiltzas Harmony Schiltz
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • James Berkowitzas James Berkowitz
    Edie Falco
    Edie Falco
    • Milleras Miller
    Harvey Keitel
    Harvey Keitel
    • Mac Schiltzas Mac Schiltz
    Patti LuPone
    Patti LuPone
    • Florie Berkowitzas Florie Berkowitz
    Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin
    • Dick D'Angeloas Dick D'Angelo
    Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman
    • May Connoras May Connor
    Lucy DeVito
    Lucy DeVito
    • Brittany Berkowitzas Brittany Berkowitz
    Billy Crystal
    Billy Crystal
    • Billy Crystalas Billy Crystal
    Veronica Ferres
    Veronica Ferres
    • Karolaas Karola
    Lois Smith
    Lois Smith
    • Miriamas Miriam
    Marylouise Burke
    Marylouise Burke
    • Adeleas Adele
    Stewart Steinberg
    Stewart Steinberg
    • Bernieas Bernie
    Tom Morrissey
    • Hermanas Herman
    Brett Butler
    Brett Butler
    • Brett Butleras Brett Butler
    Ben Hammer
    Ben Hammer
    • Benjaminas Benjamin
    Jessica Kirson
    • Jessica Kirsonas Jessica Kirson
    • Director
      • Taylor Hackford
    • Writers
      • Art Linson(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Jeffrey Ross(screenplay by)
      • Richard LaGravenese(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Jackie (Robert DeNiro) is a comic icon, attempting to reinvent himself despite his audience only wanting to know him as a television character he played earlier in his career. After accosting an audience member, Jackie is sentenced to community service where he meets Harmony Schiltz (Leslie Mann). —Peter-Patrick76 (peter-patrick@mail.com)
    • stand up comedy
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    • wedding reception
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    • Taglines
      • nobody's a bargain
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for crude sexual references and language throughout
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Robert De Niro was trained by comedian Jessica Kirson, and adopted one of her signature "moves": talking to herself sotto voce while turned away from the audience. He didn't take the move quite as far, preferring to cover his face with his hand while turning slightly to one side. Kirson appears in the film longer than any other stand-up comic, but she is not shown using this technique.
    • Goofs
      Cloris Leachman's character is named "Conner" in the film but spelled "Connor" in the end credits.
    • Quotes

      Harmony Schiltz: My dad used to love your TV show. We've watched every episode.

      Jackie Burke: Always nice to meet a fan.

      Harmony Schiltz: Yeah. Well, we just had the one TV.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Leslie Mann/Jonathan Groff/Fallonventions/Machine Gun Kelly & Camila Cabello (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Eddie's Home
      Performed by Gary Schreiner
      Written by Taylor Hackford and Lewis Friedman

    User reviews79

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Admiration for the performer hidden in a sweet romcom
    This is a nice romcom which contains some crude humour but its not really about the comedy content. All the poor reviews are missing the admiration the movie tries to show for those few individuals that can hold an audience and make them laugh.

    Its hard enough public speaking but to then capture an audience and hold them in your hand hanging on your every word making them laugh is what this movie is trying to show. I think Robert De Niro is a great comedy actor but from his interviews probably an introvert personality so no doubt admires the skill of people like Billy Crystal, who has a small cameo, greatly and the reason he did this movie.

    Harvey Keitel's face after the final performance in the retirement home summed up the movie. Grudging admiration for the skill of live comedy.
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    • dugongsZ
    • Apr 29, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 3, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Комик
    • Filming locations
      • Da Mikele Illagio, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cinelou Films
      • Linson Entertainment
      • Anvil Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,659,002
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,723
      • Dec 11, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,659,002
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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