The Comedian
The Comedian is a 2016 Comedy film released on 9th December; Taylor Hackford directed the film which stars Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, and Billy Crystal.
An aging comic icon, Jackie Burke, has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and his comic genius, the audience only wants to know him as the former television character he once played. Already a strain on his younger brother and his wife, Jackie is forced to serve out a sentence doing community service for accosting an audience member. While there, he meets Harmony, the daughter of a sleazy Florida real estate mogul, and the two find inspiration in one another, resulting in surprising consequences.
Cast (54)
Harvey Keitel
Billy Crystal
Danny DeVito
Leslie Mann
Cloris Leachman
Gilbert Gottfried
Lois Smith
Charles Grodin
Edie Falco
Jim Norton
Patti LuPone
Bill Walters
Hannibal Buress
Marylouise Burke
Veronica Ferres
Lucy DeVito
Happy Anderson
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Updated: 17th Jan 2024, 5:28pm
Production Companies
The Comedian Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
7% 30-39
4% 40-49
7% 50-59
7% 60-69
11% 70-79
6% 80-89
57% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
39% Female
61% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
100% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
2% Comedian
98% Unknown
The Comedian FAQ
When was The Comedian released?
The Comedian was released on Friday December 9th, 2016.
Who plays the lead role(s) in The Comedian?
The lead role is played by Robert De Niro in the role of Jackie Burke.
How much did The Comedian cost to make?
The budget was $15,000,000.
Is The Comedian on Netflix?
No, The Comedian is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is The Comedian on Amazon Prime?
No, The Comedian is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is The Comedian on Disney Plus?
No, The Comedian is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States