# The Comedian (2016)

> An aging comedy star battles typecasting, public humiliation, and his own abrasive persona while seeking a second act onstage and off.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Taylor Hackford
- Cast: Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito, Edie Falco, Harvey Keitel, Charles Grodin, Patti LuPone, Cloris Leachman
- TMDB rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1967614/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sardonic, abrasive, melancholic, adult comedy night, robert de niro double feature

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