ComedyDrama

Is This Thing On?

2026
★ 6.7 / 10
As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess confronts sacrifices made for their family...
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Reviews
★★★★★
Enjoyed this one a lot. It's relatable, genuinely funny, and leaves you in a good mood. Loved that they shot the stand-up scenes in front of a real audience; it gave the whole thing a raw, lived-in feel. The ending, though, totally missed the tone and felt d...
★★★★★
With his third feature film as director, Bradley Cooper confirms that his career behind the camera is much more than a passing fad. Following the success of A Star Is Born and the intensity of Maestro, in Is This Thing On? He ventures into different territory:...
★★★★★
Rating - 8.2: Overall, the definition of what a comedy-drama should be as 'Is This Thing On?' is so raw and in-your-face with its cinematography as it amplifyies Will Arnett's performance, who uses stand-up comedy as a therapeutic outlet for his character's di...
★★★★★
LIFF39 2025 #6 Comedy can be the most potent therapy for human suffering. No matter how tough life gets, it will always be funny. Comedians and comedic performers understand this deeply: despite life's struggles, the ability to make others laugh during dark t...
★★★★★
When did marriage vows incorporate the promise of living an inviolable life of happily ever after? It often feels like many of those who enter into such a contract believe that there's supposed to be an inherent entitlement to perpetual wedded bliss, but, as t...
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Is This Thing On? Official Trailer
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