The Comedian_
"nobody's a bargain"
An aging comic icon, Jackie Burke, has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and his comic genius, the audience only wants to know him as the former television character he once played. Already a strain on his younger brother and his wife, Jackie is forced to serve out a sentence doing community service for accosting an audience member. While there, he meets Harmony, the daughter of a sleazy Florida real estate mogul, and the two find inspiration in one another, resulting in surprising consequences.
Director
Taylor Hackford
Starring
Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Comedian was released 10 years ago in 2016.
The Comedian is a Comedy film with a runtime of 2h 0m.
CAST (20)
Robert De Niro
Jackie Burke
Leslie Mann
Harmony Schiltz
Danny DeVito
Jimmy Berkowitz
Edie Falco
Miller
Harvey Keitel
Mac Schiltz
Charles Grodin
Dick D'Angelo
Patti LuPone
Florence Berkowitz
Cloris Leachman
May Conner
Veronica Ferres
Karola
Lois Smith
Miriam
Billy Crystal
Billy Crystal
Lucy DeVito
Brittany Berkowitz
Jim Norton
Jim Norton
Jimmie Walker
Jimmie Walker
Brett Butler
Brett Butler
Jessica Kirson
Jessica Kirson
Freddie Roman
Freddie Roman
Stewie Stone
Stewie Stone
Gilbert Gottfried
Gilbert Gottfried
Greer Barnes
Greer Barnes
CREW
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BOX OFFICE
$15.0M
Budget
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DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
120 min (2h 0m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (168 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$15,000,000
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Comedian about?
An aging comic icon, Jackie Burke, has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and his comic genius, the audience only wants to know him as the former television character he once played. Already a strain on his younger brother and his wife, Jackie is forced to serve out a sentence doing community service for accosting an audience member. While there, he meets Harmony, the daughter of a sleazy Florida real estate mogul, and the two find inspiration in one another, resulting in surprising consequences.
How long is The Comedian?
The Comedian has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who directed The Comedian?
The Comedian was directed by Taylor Hackford.
Who stars in The Comedian?
The cast of The Comedian includes Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito, Edie Falco, Harvey Keitel.
What is the rating of The Comedian?
The Comedian has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 168 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
KEYWORDS (3)
comedian
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