
Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim
1987, English. Directed by Carl Gottlieb.
Paul Reiser brings his sophisticated observational humor to home video in this rare showcase of his acclaimed talent as both actor and stand-up comedian. Reiser goes out on a whim searching for "The Main Thing" in a unique blend of live stand-up comedy and an uprorious out-of-body experience feautring cameo appearances by Teri Garr, Elliott Gould, Carrie Fisher, Michael J. Pollard, Desi Arnaz Jr., Woody Harrelson, Carol Kane, and many others! Join Paul Reiser for his unique perspective on such subjects as exact change, dogs, valet parking, potato chips, "They" & "The Guy", Larry Storch and much more! Go out on a whime with Paul Reiser - you'll be beside yourself with laughter.
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 5 December 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Reiser, Peter Farrelly, Bennett Yellin
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Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 December 1987. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim?
If you liked Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim, try Dave Chappelle: The Age of Spin, Matt Rife: Natural Selection, Amy Schumer: Mostly Sex Stuff.
Who directed Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim?
Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim (1987) was directed by Carl Gottlieb and stars Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen, Brooke Adams.