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The Comedian

5.720162h RMovieComedy

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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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Taylor Hackford

Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Jackie Burke
Leslie Mann
Leslie Mann
Harmony Schiltz
Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito
Jimmy Berkowitz
Edie Falco
Edie Falco
Miller
Harvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel
Mac Schiltz
Charles Grodin
Charles Grodin
Dick D'Angelo
Patti LuPone
Patti LuPone
Florence Berkowitz
Cloris Leachman
Cloris Leachman
May Conner
Veronica Ferres
Veronica Ferres
Karola
Lois Smith
Lois Smith
Miriam
Billy Crystal
Billy Crystal
Billy Crystal
Lucy DeVito
Lucy DeVito
Brittany Berkowitz

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The Comedian isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Comedian on Netflix?

No, The Comedian is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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

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The Comedian is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United States.