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Movie

The Comic

MURDER IS NO LAUGHING MATTER

4.5(8)19851h 28m
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The Comic is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 29 June 2026.

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Director
Richard Driscoll
Release date
1985-01-01
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Status
Released

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About The Comic

The Comic is a 1985 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Fantasy genres, directed by Richard Driscoll, starring Steve Munro, Berderia Timini and Jeff Pirie. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.5/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Comic in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In a future police state, a stand-up comic murders a competitor for a job, then gets mixed up with a stripper.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Comic in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Comic is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Comic on Netflix?+

The Comic is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Comic?+

The Comic has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in The Comic?+

The Comic stars Steve Munro, Berderia Timini, Jeff Pirie, Bernard Plant and Bob Flag.

When did The Comic come out?+

The Comic is a 1985 movie directed by Richard Driscoll.

What genre is The Comic?+

The Comic is Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller and Horror film.

Who directed The Comic?+

The Comic was directed by Richard Driscoll.

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