Is This Thing On? (2025)
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Duration: 121 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Bradley Cooper
Stars: Will Arnett, Laura Dern and Bradley Cooper
IMDb score:
6,7 (18.430)
Releasedate: 19 December 2025
Is This Thing On? plot
Alex is a middle-aged man with two children on the verge of divorce from his wife, Tess. He decides to make a bold career change and start working as a professional stand-up comedian in New York's West Village. Tess, on the other hand, is grappling with the sacrifices she's made for their family, forcing them to consider co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take on a new form.
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mrklm
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- 12367 messages
- 10458 votes
After 20 years of marriage, Alex [Will Arnett] and Tess [Laura Dern] can't decide whether they've taken a break or their relationship has finally broken down. Alex finds an outlet when he impulsively signs up for an open mic for stand-up comedians, while former pro athlete Tess decides to pursue a career as a volleyball coach. Perhaps you need 20 years of marriage to grasp the frustrations and insecurities of these struggling couples. I couldn't understand their choices, despite Arnett and Dern's strong performances. Cooper has a supporting role as an eccentric, awkward family friend.
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james_cameron
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- 7229 messages
- 9957 votes
A tragicomic relationship drama, especially worth watching for Will Arnett's strong performance. The effortless acting is unanimously excellent in this third film from Bradley Cooper (seen here in a funny but superfluous supporting role) as director. The improbable plot, about a middle-aged divorced man who finds an emotional outlet as a stand-up comedian, strangely enough turns out to be based on a true story.
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scorsese
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- 13504 messages
- 11316 votes
Good film about a couple with two children who are divorcing after more than 20 years of marriage. A relationship drama with plenty of good scenes, but also a bit on the long side. Two well-portrayed main characters, and the supporting roles are somewhat weaker. Excellent acting by Will Arnett and Laura Dern. Beautiful final scene. Easily 3.5 stars.
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