A Futile and Stupid Gesture
“Being the King of Comedy is no joke.”
A Futile and Stupid Gesture is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States. Availability checked 23 July 2026.
Where to watch A Futile and Stupid Gesture
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Good to know
- Director
- David Wain
- Release date
- 2018-01-24
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Language
- English
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Abominable Pictures
A Futile and Stupid Gesture — trailer
About A Futile and Stupid Gesture
A Futile and Stupid Gesture is a 2018 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by David Wain, starring Will Forte, Domhnall Gleeson and Martin Mull. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 369 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Futile and Stupid Gesture in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s.
Cast
Will Forte
Doug Kenney
Domhnall Gleeson
Henry Beard
Martin Mull
Modern Doug
Neil Casey
Brian McConnachie
Jon Daly
Bill Murray
Nelson Franklin
P.J. O'Rourke
John Gemberling
John Belushi
Rick Glassman
Harold Ramis
Seth Green
Christopher Guest
Harry Groener
Harry Kenney
Max Greenfield
Chris Miller
Camille Guaty
Alex Garcia-Mata
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Futile and Stupid Gesture in United States?+
In United States, you can stream A Futile and Stupid Gesture on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Is A Futile and Stupid Gesture on Netflix?+
Yes — A Futile and Stupid Gesture is available to stream on Netflix in United States.
How long is A Futile and Stupid Gesture?+
A Futile and Stupid Gesture has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Who stars in A Futile and Stupid Gesture?+
A Futile and Stupid Gesture stars Will Forte, Domhnall Gleeson, Martin Mull, Neil Casey and Jon Daly.
When did A Futile and Stupid Gesture come out?+
A Futile and Stupid Gesture is a 2018 movie directed by David Wain.
What genre is A Futile and Stupid Gesture?+
A Futile and Stupid Gesture is Comedy and Drama film.
Who directed A Futile and Stupid Gesture?+
A Futile and Stupid Gesture was directed by David Wain.
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