Weird: The Al Yankovic Story(2022)
“The world belongs to the weird.”
Overview
Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, this biopic takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.
Director
Eric Appel
Studio
Tango Entertainment
Budget
$12M
Cast
Daniel Radcliffe
as 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Evan Rachel Wood
as Madonna
Rainn Wilson
as Dr. Demento
Toby Huss
as Nick Yankovic
Jack Lancaster
as Jim
Spencer Treat Clark
as Steve
Tommy O'Brien
as Bermuda
Arturo Castro
as Pablo Escobar
Julianne Nicholson
as Mary Yankovic
Diedrich Bader
as Grizzled Narrator (voice)
Lin-Manuel Miranda
as Doctor
Richard Aaron Anderson
as Young Al
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2022
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$12M
Production Companies
Tango Entertainment • Funny or Die • Ear Booker Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Weird: The Al Yankovic Story?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022).
What is Weird: The Al Yankovic Story about?▼
Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, this biopic takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.
Who directed Weird: The Al Yankovic Story?▼
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story was directed by Eric Appel and released in 2022. It is a music, comedy film.
How long is Weird: The Al Yankovic Story?▼
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story?▼
The cast of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story includes Daniel Radcliffe as 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Evan Rachel Wood as Madonna, Rainn Wilson as Dr. Demento, Toby Huss as Nick Yankovic, Jack Lancaster as Jim and more.
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