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Is This Thing On?

Is This Thing On? (R)

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New York City | Stand-up Comedy

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  • Genre(s): Romance, Drama, Comedy
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Bradley Cooper, Peter Thorell, Alex Scricco
  • Cast(s): Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Bradley Cooper, Christine Ebersole See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 2h 1min
  • Music: Dane A. Davis,Tom Ozanich,Steven Morrow,Dean A. Zupancic,John-Paul Natysin
  • Award(s): Movies for Grownups 2026 (Won)
    WFCC 2025 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: My Oxford Year, Pillion
  • Story:
    After amicably ending their marriage, Alex and Tess begin to navigate their new lives separately while co-parenting their two sons. Feeling adrift, Alex stumbles into an open mic night at a comedy club and discovers a surprising new outlet for his frustrations and observations. As he hones his comedic voice, Tess rediscovers her passion for volleyball, a dream she had set aside for her family. Their individual journeys of self-discovery force them to confront their past, their identities, and the possibility that love can evolve into a new form.
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Stranger Things 5 | Tamil Finale Trailer | Netflix India
Stranger Things 5 | Tamil Finale Trailer | Netflix India
Is This Thing On? Trailer #1 (2025)
Is This Thing On? Trailer #1 (2025)
Poster Photoshoot
Poster Photoshoot
Is This Thing On? Teaser Trailer (2025)
Is This Thing On? Teaser Trailer (2025)
IS THIS THING ON? | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures
IS THIS THING ON? | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures
Laura Will
Laura Will
Bradley Asks Will
Bradley Asks Will
The second hand embarrassment 😭 #SnackShack
The second hand embarrassment 😭 #SnackShack
Hopeful
Hopeful
Andra Day
Andra Day
It s About Hope
It s About Hope
Stranger Things 5 | Finale Trailer | Netflix
Stranger Things 5 | Finale Trailer | Netflix
Stranger Things 5 | Trailer della finale | Netflix Italia
Stranger Things 5 | Trailer della finale | Netflix Italia
Behind the Mic Featurette
Behind the Mic Featurette
Now Playing In Select Theaters
Now Playing In Select Theaters
Now Playing
Now Playing
Laura Dern
Laura Dern
Together
Together
Will Arnett
Will Arnett
Get Tickets Now
Get Tickets Now
On or Off
On or Off
Stranger Things 5 | Official Tamil Trailer | Netflix
Stranger Things 5 | Official Tamil Trailer | Netflix
Vertical Teaser Trailer
Vertical Teaser Trailer
Stranger Things 5 | Official Hindi Trailer | Netflix
Stranger Things 5 | Official Hindi Trailer | Netflix
NYFF63 World Premiere
NYFF63 World Premiere
Stranger Things Season 6 - First Trailer (2026) Netflix
Stranger Things Season 6 - First Trailer (2026) Netflix
Now Playing In Select Theaters
Now Playing In Select Theaters
Bagels
Bagels
Bradley
Bradley
Bradley Cooper Will Arnett Laura Dern Andra Day and Christine Ebersole on Is This Thing On
Bradley Cooper Will Arnett Laura Dern Andra Day and Christine Ebersole on Is This Thing On
Dad Joke
Dad Joke
Official Vertical Trailer
Official Vertical Trailer
IS THIS THING ON A Conversation with Will Arnett and Laura Dern
IS THIS THING ON A Conversation with Will Arnett and Laura Dern
The Spotlight
The Spotlight
Vidiots Screening
Vidiots Screening
¿Está Funcionando Esto? | Tráiler Oficial | Subtitulado
¿Está Funcionando Esto? | Tráiler Oficial | Subtitulado
Bradley Cooper on how John Bishop s story inspired Is This Thing On
Bradley Cooper on how John Bishop s story inspired Is This Thing On
STRANGER THINGS 5 SEASON FINALE TRAILER (2025) | Netflix
STRANGER THINGS 5 SEASON FINALE TRAILER (2025) | Netflix
Now Playing In Select Theaters Everywhere January 9
Now Playing In Select Theaters Everywhere January 9
Bradley Cooper Will Arnett Laura Dern Andra Day and Christine Ebersole on Is This Thing On
Bradley Cooper Will Arnett Laura Dern Andra Day and Christine Ebersole on Is This Thing On
Bradley s Dogs
Bradley s Dogs
In Love With Stand Up Official Clip
In Love With Stand Up Official Clip
Together
Together
I ve Been Doing Stand Up Official Clip
I ve Been Doing Stand Up Official Clip
IS THIS THING ON? Trailer (2025) Laura Dern Will Arnett
IS THIS THING ON? Trailer (2025) Laura Dern Will Arnett
Will
Will
Labor of Love
Labor of Love
Cast Connections
Cast Connections
Stranger Things Tales From ‘85 - First Trailer (2026) Netflix
Stranger Things Tales From ‘85 - First Trailer (2026) Netflix
Stranger Things Season 5 Finale | Last Trailer | Episode 8 | Netflix
Stranger Things Season 5 Finale | Last Trailer | Episode 8 | Netflix
Kristen Wiig
Kristen Wiig
Teaser Trailer
Teaser Trailer
Laura
Laura
Comedy Cellar
Comedy Cellar
Hugh On the Red Carpet
Hugh On the Red Carpet
Comedy Store
Comedy Store
Balls
Balls
Is This Thing On? | Trailer Español Subtitulado (2025) › Bradley Cooper
Is This Thing On? | Trailer Español Subtitulado (2025) › Bradley Cooper
Stranger Things 5 | Hindi Finale Trailer | Netflix India
Stranger Things 5 | Hindi Finale Trailer | Netflix India
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
NYFF63 Intro
NYFF63 Intro
Expansion
Expansion
Is This Thing On? | Teaser Trailer | In Cinemas Soon
Is This Thing On? | Teaser Trailer | In Cinemas Soon
Guerrilla Filmmaking | IS THIS THING ON?
Guerrilla Filmmaking | IS THIS THING ON?
Andra
Andra
Team Call It
Team Call It
Wintour Is Coming
Wintour Is Coming
Stranger Things Season 6 Trailer | Netflix
Stranger Things Season 6 Trailer | Netflix

Is This Thing On? - Cast

Will Arnett
Will Arnett Alex Novak
Laura Dern
Laura Dern Tess Novak
Andra Day
Andra Day Christine
Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper Balls
Christine Ebersole
Christine Ebersole Marilyn
Ciarán Hinds
Ciarán Hinds Jan
Sean Hayes
Sean Hayes Stephen
Amy Sedaris
Amy Sedaris Kemp
Chloe Radcliffe
Chloe Radcliffe Nina
Scott Icenogle
Scott Icenogle Geoffrey
Jordan Jensen
Jordan Jensen Jill
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning Laird
Reggie Conquest
Reggie Conquest Dan
Gabe Fazio
Gabe Fazio Gabe The Bouncer
Tomos Eames
Tomos Eames
Calvin Knegten
Calvin Knegten Jude
Derek Gaines
Derek Gaines Outside Cellar Comic #1
Matthew Libatique
Matthew Libatique Dave
Dave Attell
Dave Attell Cellar Comic #2
Jes Tom
Jes Tom Rolo
Sam Jay
Sam Jay Cellar Comic #1
Greer Barnes
Greer Barnes Cellar Comic #4
Emma Willmann
Emma Willmann Open Mic Comic
Seyler Fox
Seyler Fox Upper School Student (uncredited)
Blake Kane
Blake Kane Felix
Matt Richards
Matt Richards Outside Cellar Comic #2
Liz Furiati
Liz Furiati Liz
Michele Brilliant
Michele Brilliant Bartender
Daddy Ramazani
Daddy Ramazani Open Mic MC #1
Wil Sylvince
Wil Sylvince Open Mic MC #2
Jon Laster
Jon Laster Comedy Cellar Host
Erin Jackson
Erin Jackson Cellar Comic #3
Ashton Womack
Ashton Womack Cellar Manager
Bob Castrone
Bob Castrone Bob
John Alcantara
John Alcantara Open Mic Doorman
Rachel Claire Perry
Rachel Claire Perry Restaurant Hostess
Elyse Mulholland
Elyse Mulholland Waitress
Ronald A. Nahass Jr.
Ronald A. Nahass Jr. Mr. Nahass
Paityn Brooke Samuel
Paityn Brooke Samuel Bandmate #1 / Singer
Azahra Fofana
Azahra Fofana Bandmate #2 / Singer
Warren Wan
Warren Wan Lion Troupe Leader
Jianheng Huang
Jianheng Huang Lion Puppeteer #1
Evan Choy
Evan Choy Lion Puppeteer #2
Matthew So
Matthew So Lion Puppeteer #3
Nicholas Chee-Keung Ling
Nicholas Chee-Keung Ling Lion Puppeteer #4
Jeffrey Time
Jeffrey Time Lion Puppeteer #5
Justin Tam
Justin Tam Lion Puppeteer #6
Jeme Obeime
Jeme Obeime Tess Staffer #1
Leah Catherine Schmidt
Leah Catherine Schmidt Tess Staffer #2
Melissa Rigo
Melissa Rigo Tess Staffer #3
Amy Lynne-Harris Kober
Amy Lynne-Harris Kober Volleyball Player
Olia Pry
Olia Pry Party Animator #1
Sofiia Viniar
Sofiia Viniar Party Animator #2
Sofiia Viniar Viniar
Sofiia Viniar Viniar Charlie
Sofiia Viniar Viniar
Sofiia Viniar Viniar Lucy
Aaron Applebey
Aaron Applebey Cellar Comic (uncredited)
Jonathan Bender
Jonathan Bender Parent (uncredited)
Dylan Bickel
Dylan Bickel Comedy Cellar Patron (uncredited)
Ava Marie Boucher
Ava Marie Boucher Student (uncredited)
Jess Elgene
Jess Elgene Cellar Comic (uncredited)
Callum G.
Callum G. Student (uncredited)
Azalea Gray
Azalea Gray School Kid (uncredited)
Lyon Hamill
Lyon Hamill Bartender (uncredited)
Tom Johnson
Tom Johnson Pedestrian (uncredited)
Lexee Leach
Lexee Leach Cellar Comic (uncredited)
Heather Lee
Heather Lee Volleyball Coach (uncredited)
Bradley Liu
Bradley Liu School Kid (uncredited)
Thomas Liu
Thomas Liu School Kid (uncredited)
Eli Coyote Mandel
Eli Coyote Mandel Cellar Comic (uncredited)
Tim Myer
Tim Myer Cellar Comic (uncredited)
Maggie Olmsted
Maggie Olmsted Cellar Comic (uncredited)
Leroy Phillips Jr.
Leroy Phillips Jr. Pedestrian/Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Swanmy Sampaio
Swanmy Sampaio Actress (uncredited)
Isabel Vullings
Isabel Vullings Comedy Cellar Audience Member (uncredited)
Landon Wilson
Landon Wilson Party Kid (uncredited)

Is This Thing On? - Crew

Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper Directing, Production, Writing
Will Arnett
Will Arnett Production, Writing
Kris Thykier
Kris Thykier Production
Shane Geraghty
Shane Geraghty Crew
James Newberry
James Newberry Music Composer, Sound
John Bishop
John Bishop Writing
Lori McCoy-Bell
Lori McCoy-Bell Costume & Make-Up
Ashley Pynn
Ashley Pynn Crew
Jennifer Lamb
Jennifer Lamb Crew
Matthew Libatique
Matthew Libatique Camera
Dane A. Davis
Dane A. Davis Sound
Nicki Ledermann
Nicki Ledermann Costume & Make-Up
Tom Ozanich
Tom Ozanich Sound
Steven Morrow
Steven Morrow Sound
Tracey Ruggiero
Tracey Ruggiero Crew
Mark Chappell
Mark Chappell Writing
Nicole Callender
Nicole Callender Crew
Dean A. Zupancic
Dean A. Zupancic Sound
Jodi Michelle Pynn
Jodi Michelle Pynn Crew
P. Scott Sakamoto
P. Scott Sakamoto Camera
Christopher Place
Christopher Place Crew
Kevin Thompson
Kevin Thompson Art
Caroline Jaczko
Caroline Jaczko Production
Shayna Markowitz
Shayna Markowitz Production
Peter Thorell
Peter Thorell Directing
Georgina Gordon-Smith
Georgina Gordon-Smith Production
Weston Middleton
Weston Middleton Production
Robert S. Wilhelm Jr.
Robert S. Wilhelm Jr. Production
Alex Scricco
Alex Scricco Directing
Jason Ruder
Jason Ruder Crew
John-Paul Natysin
John-Paul Natysin Sound
Rebecca Meis DeMarco
Rebecca Meis DeMarco Art
Mike Horton
Mike Horton Sound
Gali Noy
Gali Noy Costume & Make-Up
Walter Spencer
Walter Spencer Sound
John Bair
John Bair Visual Effects
Phillip Kimsey
Phillip Kimsey Editing
Michael Baird
Michael Baird Sound
Richard Buckman
Richard Buckman Crew
Jason W. Freeman
Jason W. Freeman Sound
Ruth G. Carsch
Ruth G. Carsch Costume & Make-Up
Blythe R.D. Quinlan
Blythe R.D. Quinlan Art
Nithya Shrinivasan
Nithya Shrinivasan Art
Ezra Dweck
Ezra Dweck Sound
Aimee Dombo
Aimee Dombo Art
Elsa Rinde
Elsa Rinde Art
Neil Danziger
Neil Danziger Sound
Allison Imoto-Suh
Allison Imoto-Suh Costume & Make-Up
Yoomin Lee
Yoomin Lee Editing
Jane DiPersio
Jane DiPersio Costume & Make-Up
Jen Delica
Jen Delica Costume & Make-Up
Kyle W. Brown
Kyle W. Brown Crew
John Alcantara
John Alcantara Lighting
Matthew T. Griffin
Matthew T. Griffin Visual Effects
Devin Maggio
Devin Maggio Visual Effects
Charlie Greene
Charlie Greene Editing
Rebecca Woodfork
Rebecca Woodfork Costume & Make-Up
Sean Haines
Sean Haines Art
Dustin Riedman
Dustin Riedman Crew
Michael Schramm
Michael Schramm Crew
Abby Smith
Abby Smith Art

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Is This Thing On? - Backdrops
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STORY

Story
After amicably ending their marriage, Alex and Tess begin to navigate their new lives separately while co-parenting their two sons. Feeling adrift, Alex stumbles into an open mic night at a comedy club and discovers a surprising new outlet for his frustrations and observations. As he hones his comedic voice, Tess rediscovers her passion for volleyball, a dream she had set aside for her family. Their individual journeys of self-discovery force them to confront their past, their identities, and the possibility that love can evolve into a new form.

AWARDS

Won
Movies for Grownups Award

Best Actress | 2026 | Laura Dern

Nominations
WFCC Award

Best Screen Couple | 2025 | Will Arnett

Movies for Grownups Award

Best Screenwriter | 2026 | Mark Chappell

SDFCS Award

Best Comedic Performance | 2025 | Will Arnett

BOX OFFICE

Budget 15,000,000 USD

Box Office Collection 10,133,009 USD

TRIVIA

Trivia

The film is loosely based on the real-life story of British comedian John Bishop, who transitioned from a corporate job to a successful stand-up career.

This is Bradley Cooper's third feature film as a director, following "A Star Is Born" and "Maestro".

Will Arnett, who also co-wrote the screenplay, prepared for his role by performing live stand-up comedy in the months leading up to production.

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