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The Comedian

5.720162h MovieComedy

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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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 6 other countries

The Comedian isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Austria, Canada, Czechia, Germany and 2 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

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 isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Austria, Canada and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Comedian on Netflix?

No, The Comedian is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Is The Comedian on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Comedian isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch The Comedian for free?

The Comedian isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.