A Futile and Stupid Gesture(2018)
“Being the King of Comedy is no joke.”
Overview
In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s.
Director
David Wain
Studio
Abominable Pictures
Budget
$10M
Cast
Will Forte
as Doug Kenney
Domhnall Gleeson
as Henry Beard
Martin Mull
as Modern Doug
Neil Casey
as Brian McConnachie
Jon Daly
as Bill Murray
Nelson Franklin
as P.J. O'Rourke
John Gemberling
as John Belushi
Rick Glassman
as Harold Ramis
Seth Green
as Christopher Guest
Harry Groener
as Harry Kenney
Max Greenfield
as Chris Miller
Camille Guaty
as Alex Garcia-Mata
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$10M
Production Companies
Abominable Pictures • Principato-Young Entertainment
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Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018).
What is A Futile and Stupid Gesture about?▼
In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s.
Who directed A Futile and Stupid Gesture?▼
A Futile and Stupid Gesture was directed by David Wain and released in 2018. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is A Futile and Stupid Gesture?▼
A Futile and Stupid Gesture has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in A Futile and Stupid Gesture?▼
The cast of A Futile and Stupid Gesture includes Will Forte as Doug Kenney, Domhnall Gleeson as Henry Beard, Martin Mull as Modern Doug, Neil Casey as Brian McConnachie, Jon Daly as Bill Murray and more.
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