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Is This Thing On?

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2025 | 121 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and people are still talking about it, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Annie Hall or The Apartment, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $10 million worldwide on a $15 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 1.1 million people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bradley Cooper

  • Will ArnettAlex Novak
  • Laura DernTess Novak
  • Andra DayChristine
  • Bradley CooperBalls
  • Christine EbersoleMarilyn
  • Ciarán HindsJan
  • Amy SedarisKemp
  • Sean HayesStephen
  • Scott IcenogleGeoffrey
  • Blake KaneFelix