The Comedian
- Comedy
An aging comic icon, Jackie Burke, has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and his comic genius, the audience only wants to know him as the former television character he once played. Already a strain on his younger brother and his wife, Jackie is forced to serve out a sentence doing community service for accosting an audience member. While there, he meets Harmony, the daughter of a sleazy Florida real estate mogul, and the two find inspiration in one another, resulting in surprising consequences.
The Comedian is a 2016 comedy film starring an aging stand-up comic struggling to escape the shadow of his former TV fame. When Jackie Burke is forced into community service, he meets Harmony, a woman who helps him rediscover inspiration. The film explores reinvention, relevance, and unexpected connection in the entertainment industry.
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Robert De NiroJackie Burke
Leslie MannHarmony Schiltz
Danny DeVitoJimmy Berkowitz
Edie FalcoMiller
Harvey KeitelMac Schiltz
Charles GrodinDick D'Angelo
Patti LuPoneFlorence Berkowitz
Cloris LeachmanMay Conner
Veronica FerresKarola
Lois SmithMiriam
Billy CrystalBilly Crystal
Lucy DeVitoBrittany Berkowitz
Jim NortonJim Norton
Jimmie WalkerJimmie Walker
Brett ButlerBrett Butler
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The Comedian | Official Trailer HD (2016)
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When was The Comedian released?
The Comedian was released on December 9, 2016.
What is the plot about?
The film follows Jackie Burke, an aging comic icon struggling to reinvent himself beyond his past TV success. After being sentenced to community service, he meets Harmony, a woman whose family connection to a Florida real estate mogul leads to unexpected inspiration and life-changing consequences for both of them.
Where can I watch The Comedian?
The Comedian is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase or rental through digital retailers, though availability varies by region and changes over time.
Is The Comedian appropriate for all audiences?
The film is rated R and contains mature content, including language and situations involving the lead character's adult behavior, so it is intended for mature audiences.
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