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Between Two Ferns: The Movie

Seen it?

2019 | 82 min | Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 22 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show, 'Between Two Ferns' and uploaded it to Funny or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock. Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 83K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Scott Aukerman

  • Zach GalifianakisZach Galifianakis
  • Lauren LapkusCarol
  • Ryan GaulCam
  • JiavaniBoom Boom
  • Will FerrellWill Ferrell
  • Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaughey
  • David LettermanDavid Letterman
  • Peter DinklagePeter Dinklage
  • Jon HammJon Hamm
  • John LegendJohn Legend