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The Comedy

5.820121h 33mNRMovieComedyDrama

Indifferent to the notion of inheriting his father's estate, a restless, aging New Yorker passes time with his friends in games of mock sincerity, irreverence, and recreational cruelty towards those around them.

DirectorRick Alverson
WritersRick Alverson·Colm O'Leary
ProducersBrent Kunkle·David Gordon Green

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KanopyKanopyHooplaHooplaFawesomeFawesome
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Rick Alverson

Tim Heidecker
Tim Heidecker
Swanson
Eric Wareheim
Eric Wareheim
Van Arman
James Murphy
James Murphy
Ben
Kate Lyn Sheil
Kate Lyn Sheil
Waitress
Adam Scarimbolo
Adam Scarimbolo
Restaurant Manager
Gregg Turkington
Gregg Turkington
Bobby
Alexia Rasmussen
Alexia Rasmussen
Young Woman
Grace Rex
Grace Rex
Hospital Nurse
Liza Kate
Liza Kate
Sister-In-Law
Rock Kohli
Rock Kohli
Raj
Richard Swift
Richard Swift
Richard
Will Sheff
Will Sheff
Will

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The Comedy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Comedy?

The Comedy is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Comedy on Netflix?

No, The Comedy is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is The Comedy on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Comedy for free?

The Comedy is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.