Is This Thing On? is a 2025 American comedy-drama film directed by Bradley Cooper, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Will Arnett and Mark Chappell.
The movie follows Alex Novak (Will Arnett), a middle-aged father whose long marriage is heading toward divorce. As Alex confronts divorce, he stumbles into the stand-up comedy world, rediscovering creativity, community, and a version of himself he thought he’d lost. It’s a story about how relationships evolve and how passion can become a path to renewal.
Movie Title: Is This Thing On?
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: December 19, 2025 (United States — select theaters)
Director: Bradley Cooper
Writers: Bradley Cooper, Will Arnett, Mark Chappell
Producers: Bradley Cooper, Will Arnett, Weston Middleton, Kris Thykier
Production Companies: Lea Pictures, Archery Pictures
Distributor: Searchlight Pictures
Cast and Roles:
- Will Arnett as Alex Novak
- Laura Dern as Tess Novak
- Bradley Cooper as Arnie
- Andra Day as Christine
- Amy Sedaris as (supporting role)
- Sean Hayes as Stephen
- Christine Ebersole as Marilyn
- Ciarán Hinds as Jan
- Peyton Manning as Laird
- Additional stand-up performers in cameo roles
Running Time: 121 minutes
Age Rating: R (for language, sexual references and some drug use)
Country: United States
Language: English
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Music: James Newberry
Cinematography: Matthew Libatique
Editing: Charlie Greene
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