An unlikely friendship kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A. — forced to move back home to Eastern Long Island with his tail between his legs — and a tragically flawed, but charming and charismatic, alcoholic dermatologist. Discovering to be kindred spirits, each helps the other find healing, in addition to the confidence to face the "failures" in their lives.
Acting
Crystal's most vulnerable work in decades.
Writing
Dialogue that stings with lived-in failure.
Director
Matt Ratner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ratner developed this for years after his own stand-up failures; Crystal joined because the script reminded him of his early club days.
One of the few comedies to treat Long Island not as punchline but as purgatory—suburban decay as character.
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The world needs more Billy Crystal’s
@hawaiianstarman 21
The First Time I Watched This Movie I Was So Moved Start to The End The Performances From Ben and Billy Are Amazing!
@vinceniederman 3
This is such a great movie! A real gem. We just watched it on Starz with a free trial.
@natecallens 10
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