The Comedy (2012)

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Tim Heidecker Talks The Comedy [Exclusive]

The comedian shows off his dark side in director Rick Alverson's coming-of-age drama, in theaters this Friday, November 9th.

B. Alan OrangeNov 8, 2012

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Director Rick Alverson Talks The Comedy [Exclusive]

Tim Heidecker stars in this darkly comedic drama about a spoiled Williamsburg drifter waiting for his father to die, in select theaters Friday, November 9th.

B. Alan OrangeNov 8, 2012

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The Comedy Trailer Starring Tim Heidecker

We also have the first poster for this comedy about a man who begins to push his limits before inheriting his father's estate.

Sep 26, 2012

Critics Score

47%

Release Date

November 9, 2012

Director

Rick Alverson

Writers

Rick Alverson
Robert Donne
Colm O'Leary

Cast

Gregory M. Brown
Roxanne Ferris
Neil Hamburger
Tim Heidecker
Angus Hepburn
Jeffrey Jensen

Official Website

tribecafilm.com

The Comedy Synopsis

On the cusp of inheriting his father's estate, Swanson (Tim Heidecker, "Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!") is a man with unlimited options. An aging hipster in Brooklyn, he spends his days in aimless recreation with like-minded friends (“Tim & Eric” co-star Eric Wareheim, LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy and comedian Gregg Turkington a.k.a.“Neil Hamburger”) in games of comic irreverence and mock sincerity. As Swanson grows restless of the safety a sheltered life offers him, he tests the limits of acceptable behavior, pushing the envelope in every way he can. Heidecker’s deadpan delivery cleverly masks a deep desire for connection and sense in the modern world. The Comedy wears its name on its sleeve, but director Rick Alverson's powerful and provocative character study touches a darkness behind the humor that resonates with viewers long after the story ends.