Is This Thing On?(2025)
Overview
As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.
Director
Bradley Cooper
Studio
Searchlight Pictures
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Will Arnett
as Alex Novak
Laura Dern
as Tess Novak
Andra Day
as Christine
Bradley Cooper
as Balls
Christine Ebersole
as Marilyn
Ciarán Hinds
as Jan
Amy Sedaris
as Kemp
Sean Hayes
as Stephen
Scott Icenogle
as Geoffrey
Blake Kane
as Felix
Calvin Knegten
as Jude
Peyton Manning
as Laird
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2025
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Searchlight Pictures • Archery Pictures • Lea Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Is This Thing On??▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Is This Thing On? (2025).
What is Is This Thing On? about?▼
As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.
Who directed Is This Thing On??▼
Is This Thing On? was directed by Bradley Cooper and released in 2025. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is Is This Thing On??▼
Is This Thing On? has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in Is This Thing On??▼
The cast of Is This Thing On? includes Will Arnett as Alex Novak, Laura Dern as Tess Novak, Andra Day as Christine, Bradley Cooper as Balls, Christine Ebersole as Marilyn and more.
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