Comedians (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2021, Comedians is a comedy film directed by Gabriele Salvatores, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Six aspiring comedians tired of the mediocrity of their lives, at the end of an evening stand-up course they prepare to face their first performance in a club. In the audience there is also an examiner, who will choose one of them for a TV show. For everyone this is the great opportunity to change their life, for some it could be the last one. The performances begin and each comedian takes the stage with a great dilemma: to respect the teachings of their master, devoted to intelligent and uncompromising comedy, or to twist their numbers to satisfy the much less refined taste of the examiner? Or maybe look for a third way, one of absolute originality? Through the stories of six comedians, Comedians is a reflection on the very meaning of comedy in our time, facing absolutely topical issues.
Who’s in it. Comedians stars Alessandro Besentini as Filippo Marri, Christian De Sica as Bernardo Celli, Natalino Balasso as Eddie Barni and Demetra Bellina as Ragazza del cucito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Comedians has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Comedians page.
If you liked it. Fans of Comedians tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Comedians (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Comedians change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Comedians worth watching?
- Comedians holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Comedians?
- Comedians stars Alessandro Besentini, Christian De Sica, Natalino Balasso, Demetra Bellina and Marco Bonadei.
- When was Comedians released?
- Comedians was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.