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The Comedian

5.720162h 14AMovieComedy

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…

DirectorTaylor Hackford
WritersJeff Ross·Richard LaGravenese
ProducersIain Abrahams·Mark Axelowitz

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Cast · Directed by Taylor Hackford

RNRobert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Jackie Burke
LMLeslie Mann
Leslie Mann
Harmony Schiltz
DDDanny DeVito
Danny DeVito
Jimmy Berkowitz
EFEdie Falco
Edie Falco
Miller
HKHarvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel
Mac Schiltz
CGCharles Grodin
Charles Grodin
Dick D'Angelo
PLPatti LuPone
Patti LuPone
Florence Berkowitz
CLCloris Leachman
Cloris Leachman
May Conner
VFVeronica Ferres
Veronica Ferres
Karola
LSLois Smith
Lois Smith
Miriam
BCBilly Crystal
Billy Crystal
Billy Crystal
LDLucy DeVito
Lucy DeVito
Brittany Berkowitz

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The Comedian — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Comedian?

The Comedian is streaming on Hoopla and Pluto TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Comedian on Netflix?

No, The Comedian is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Pluto TV.

Is The Comedian on Amazon Prime Video?

The Comedian isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Comedian for free?

The Comedian is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Pluto TV in Canada.