Overview
A tale of ambition and friendship unfolds in Hollywood's chaotic landscape.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- awkward
- warm
- movie night
- film club viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a hilarious, charming, and surprisingly poignant celebration of creative failure and friendship.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The central story follows the creation of The Room, with filmmaking itself supplying the structure and subject.
The film finds humor in Tommy's chaotic production while presenting his determination and Greg's loyalty as genuinely moving.
Greg and Tommy's partnership drives the decision to make their own film and remains strained by jealousy and clashing personalities.
The plot traces how The Room came to exist and addresses its later status as a cult phenomenon.
Films like The Disaster Artist, and why
Ed Wood
shares a comedic behind-the-scenes look at filmmaking, artistic ambition, and eccentric creative personalities
The Player
shares Hollywood satire, ensemble comedy, and affection for chaotic film production
Sing Street
shares a warm, funny exploration of friendship, ambition, and creative failure
Big Eyes
shares a biographical comedy-drama structure centered on an unusual artist and an improbable creative project
Movie Details
- Director
- James Franco
- Release Date
- 2017-03-12
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (3851)
Cast
- Dave Franco
- James Franco
- Seth Rogen
- Ari Graynor
- Alison Brie
- Jacki Weaver
- Paul Scheer
- Zac Efron
- Josh Hutcherson
- June Diane Raphael
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Disaster Artist about?
- An aspiring actor joins forces with an enigmatic would-be auteur to turn Hollywood rejection into the unlikely creation of a cult movie.
- What is The Disaster Artist like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Disaster Artist as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Disaster Artist violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Disaster Artist.
- What did critics think of The Disaster Artist?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a hilarious, charming, and surprisingly poignant celebration of creative failure and friendship.
- Which films are like The Disaster Artist?
- Films with a similar feel include Ed Wood, The Player, Sing Street, and Big Eyes.
- How long is The Disaster Artist?
- The Disaster Artist runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Disaster Artist?
- In United States, The Disaster Artist is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
