A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018)

Name: A Futile and Stupid Gesture
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2018
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Will Forte, Domhnall Gleeson, Martin Mull, Neil Casey, Jon Daly

1h 41m United States of America

Comedy Drama

Plot

Doug Kenney, a co-founder of "National Lampoon," navigated a rollercoaster of successes and setbacks while shaping the comedy landscape of the 1970s. His journey reveals the highs of creating a cultural phenomenon alongside the struggles of personal demons and creative pressures. Through a mix of humor and introspection, the film captures Kenney's impact on pop culture and the toll that ambition can take. As he grapples with his legacy, audiences witness a poignant exploration of a comedic genius's life and the paradoxes of fame.

Cast

Will Forte Domhnall Gleeson Martin Mull Neil Casey Jon Daly Nelson Franklin John Gemberling Rick Glassman Seth Green Harry Groener Max Greenfield Camille Guaty Ed Helms Thomas Lennon Joe Lo Truglio