# Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022)

> A gleefully fabricated musician’s biopic turns Weird Al’s harmless parody persona into an outrageous celebrity legend.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/840039

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Music, Comedy
- Director: Eric Appel
- Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood, Rainn Wilson, Toby Huss, Jack Lancaster, Spencer Treat Clark, Tommy O'Brien, Arturo Castro
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17076046/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, playful, comedy night, music movie marathon

## Synopsis

A hilarious and outrageous journey through the life of a musical icon known for his parodies.

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