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A Balasaur Score of 70 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, Metacritic 70/100. Scores higher than 74% of the 4,483 2020s comedy movies in this catalog. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
An unlikely friendship kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A. — forced to move back home to Eastern Long Island with his tail between his legs — and a tragically flawed, but charming and charismatic, alcoholic dermatologist. Discovering to be kindred spirits, each helps the other find healing, in addition to the confidence to face the "failures" in their lives.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic70/100
57 audience votes
Key crew
- Matt RatnerDirector
- Peter HoareScreenplay
- David SchwartzOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Billy CrystalMarty
- Ben SchwartzScott
- Grace GummerMegan
- Eloise MumfordBecky
- John BehlmannOwen
- David CastañedaRuis
- Kevin DunnGary Rollins
- Debra MonkJeanie Rollins
- Nate CorddryAdam
- Caitlin McGeeTaylor
- Leonard OuztsMurph
- Nathan JamesXavier
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Themes
long island, new yorkstand-up comedian