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Is This Thing On? (2025)

Comedy | 121 minutes

Genre: Comedy / Drama

Duration: 121 minuten

Country: United States

Directed by: Bradley Cooper

Stars: Will Arnett, Laura Dern and Bradley Cooper

IMDb score: 6,8 (8.603)

Releasedate: 19 December 2025

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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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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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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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