A Futile and Stupid Gesture

A Futile and Stupid Gesture

Being the King of Comedy is no joke.

Directed by David Wain

Produced by Abominable Pictures, Principato-Young Entertainment

2018101 min6.4 / 10

A comedic yet melancholic biography of Doug Kenney's rise and fall, balancing the irreverent energy of his creative genius against the personal cost of his ambitions.

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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  • Is A Futile and Stupid Gesture sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is A Futile and Stupid Gesture violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does A Futile and Stupid Gesture end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is A Futile and Stupid Gesture easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is A Futile and Stupid Gesture scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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