A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018)

A Futile and Stupid Gesture
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Synopsis

The rise and fall of humor magazine National Lampoon and its co-founder Doug Kenney is recounted in this biopic directed by David Wain. Domhnall Gleeson, Joel McHale, Seth Green and Thomas Lennon co-star in this ensemble homage to the subversive humorists who changed the American comedy landscape.

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Movie Details

Video Release: January 26th, 2018 by Netflix
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 101 minutes
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Keywords: Direct-to-Video
Source:Based on Factual Book/Article
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Netflix, Principato-Young Entertainment, Abominable Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Leading Cast

Will Forte    Douglas Kenney

Supporting Cast

Domhnall Gleeson    Henry Beard
Martin Mull    Modern Doug
Matt Walsh    Matty Simmons
Emmy Rossum    Kathryn Walker
Natasha Lyonne    Ann Beatts
Joel McHale    Chevy Chase
Seth Green    Christopher Guest
Thomas Lennon    Michael O’Donoghue
Jon Daly    Bill Murray

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Production and Technical Credits

David Wain    Director
John Aboud    Screenwriter
Michael Colton    Screenwriter
Josh Karp    Story based on the book by
Peter Principato    Producer
Jonathan Stern    Producer
Ben Ormand    Executive Producer
Michael Colton    Executive Producer
John Aboud    Executive Producer
David Wain    Executive Producer
Edward H. Hamm, Jr.    Executive Producer
Sean McKittrick    Executive Producer
Ed Helms    Executive Producer
Kevin Atkinson    Director of Photography
Jonah Markowitz    Production Designer
Jamie Gross    Editor
Robert Nassau    Editor
Debra McGuire    Costume Designer
Alexandra Patsavas    Music Supervisor
Craig Wedren    Composer
Allison Jones    Casting Director

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Synopsis

The rise and fall of humor magazine National Lampoon and its co-founder Doug Kenney is recounted in this biopic directed by David Wain. Domhnall Gleeson, Joel McHale, Seth Green and Thomas Lennon co-star in this ensemble homage to the subversive humorists who changed the American comedy landscape.

Metrics

Movie Details

Video Release: January 26th, 2018 by Netflix
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 101 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Direct-to-Video
Source:Based on Factual Book/Article
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Netflix, Principato-Young Entertainment, Abominable Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Will Forte    Douglas Kenney

Supporting Cast

Domhnall Gleeson    Henry Beard
Martin Mull    Modern Doug
Matt Walsh    Matty Simmons
Emmy Rossum    Kathryn Walker
Natasha Lyonne    Ann Beatts
Joel McHale    Chevy Chase
Seth Green    Christopher Guest
Thomas Lennon    Michael O’Donoghue
Jon Daly    Bill Murray

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

David Wain    Director
John Aboud    Screenwriter
Michael Colton    Screenwriter
Josh Karp    Story based on the book by
Peter Principato    Producer
Jonathan Stern    Producer
Ben Ormand    Executive Producer
Michael Colton    Executive Producer
John Aboud    Executive Producer
David Wain    Executive Producer
Edward H. Hamm, Jr.    Executive Producer
Sean McKittrick    Executive Producer
Ed Helms    Executive Producer
Kevin Atkinson    Director of Photography
Jonah Markowitz    Production Designer
Jamie Gross    Editor
Robert Nassau    Editor
Debra McGuire    Costume Designer
Alexandra Patsavas    Music Supervisor
Craig Wedren    Composer
Allison Jones    Casting Director

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.