A Futile and Stupid Gesture

Where to Watch A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) (Legally)

Being the King of Comedy is no joke.
Jan 24, 2018 US 101 min
6.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
364 votes
Comedy Drama
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Expect a Comedy, Drama blend, with a runtime close to 101 minutes.

Top billed names include Will Forte, Domhnall Gleeson, Martin Mull, Neil Casey.

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Plot

In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s.

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Main cast

Will Forte
Will Forte
as Doug Kenney
Domhnall Gleeson
Domhnall Gleeson
as Henry Beard
Martin Mull
Martin Mull
as Modern Doug
Neil Casey
Neil Casey
as Brian McConnachie
Jon Daly
Jon Daly
as Bill Murray
Nelson Franklin
Nelson Franklin
as P.J. O'Rourke
John Gemberling
John Gemberling
as John Belushi
Rick Glassman
Rick Glassman
as Harold Ramis
Seth Green
Seth Green
as Christopher Guest
Harry Groener
Harry Groener
as Harry Kenney