The Comedian
2016, English. Directed by Taylor Hackford.
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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 brother and his wife, Jackie is forced to serve out a sentence doing community service for accosting an audience member. While there, he meets Harmony, the daughter of a sleazy Florida real estate mogul, and the two find inspiration in one another, resulting in surprising consequences.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Comedian isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Taylor HackfordDirector
- Robert De NiroJackie Burke
- Leslie MannHarmony Schiltz
- Danny DeVitoJimmy Berkowitz
- Edie FalcoMiller
- Harvey KeitelMac Schiltz
- Charles GrodinDick D'Angelo
- Patti LuPoneFlorence Berkowitz
- Cloris LeachmanMay Conner
- Veronica FerresKarola
- Lois SmithMiriam
- Billy CrystalBilly Crystal
- Lucy DeVitoBrittany Berkowitz
Details
- Released
- 9 December 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jeff Ross, Richard LaGravenese, Lewis Friedman
- Budget
- $15M
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The Comedian: quick answers
Is The Comedian worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 175 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Comedian?
The Comedian runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Comedian have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Comedian. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Comedian parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Comedian is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Comedian on?
The Comedian isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Comedian?
If you liked The Comedian, try The Ladies Man, Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry, Kevin Hart: I'm a Grown Little Man.
Who directed The Comedian?
The Comedian (2016) was directed by Taylor Hackford and stars Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito.