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. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.