The read
A Balasaur Score of 72 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, Metacritic 70/100.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic70/100
675 audience votes
Key crew
- Eric AppelDirector
- Eric AppelWriter
- 'Weird Al' YankovicWriter
- Leo BirenbergOriginal Music Composer
- Zach RobinsonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Daniel Radcliffe'Weird Al' Yankovic
- Evan Rachel WoodMadonna
- Rainn WilsonDr. Demento
- Toby HussNick Yankovic
- Jack LancasterJim
- Spencer Treat ClarkSteve
- Tommy O'BrienBermuda
- Arturo CastroPablo Escobar
- Julianne NicholsonMary Yankovic
- Diedrich BaderGrizzled Narrator (voice)
- Lin-Manuel MirandaDoctor
- Richard Aaron AndersonYoung Al
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Themes
musicianaccordionparodyduringcreditsstingerbased on myths, legends or folklorefictional biographyplayfulhilariousamusedcheerful
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