The Compleat Al_
"The Amazing and Almost-True Life Story of a Rock and Roll Legend!"
Fact and fiction are mingled in this mockumentary about the career of music parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic. In retelling his life story, the film includes eight "Weird Al" music video classics: "Ricky", "I Love Rocky Road", the award-winning "Eat It", "I Lost on Jeopardy", "This Is the Life", "Like a Surgeon", "One More Minute", and "Dare to Be Stupid"!
Starring
'Weird Al' Yankovic, Barry Hansen, Dick Clark
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Compleat Al was released 41 years ago in 1985.
Overview
Fact and fiction are mingled in this mockumentary about the career of music parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic. In retelling his life story, the film includes eigh...
The Compleat Al is a Comedy, Music film with a runtime of 1h 42m.
CAST (20)
'Weird Al' Yankovic
Self
Barry Hansen
Self (Dr. Demento)
Dick Clark
Self
Art Fleming
Self / "Jeopardy!" Host
Don Pardo
Self / "Jeopardy!" Announcer
GK
Greg Kihn
Self / Man in Convertible
WB
Wally Burns
Mr. Cafarella
Tress MacNeille
Francine / Lucy Ricardo
Frank Collison
Look-A-Like Salesman
Steve Jay
Self / Various
Jon Schwartz
Self / Various
Jim West
Self / Various
MY
Mary Yankovic
Self
NY
Nick Yankovic
Self
Steve Cropper
Self
BM
Bill Martin
Narrator (voice)
BS
Billy Selby
Mr. Nordquist
JC
Jane Campbell
Mrs. Weidenbaum
Kevin Seymour
Barry Cohen
GG
Gordon Gale
Karl Brickman
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Compleat Al about?
Fact and fiction are mingled in this mockumentary about the career of music parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic. In retelling his life story, the film includes eight "Weird Al" music video classics: "Ricky", "I Love Rocky Road", the award-winning "Eat It", "I Lost on Jeopardy", "This Is the Life", "Like a Surgeon", "One More Minute", and "Dare to Be Stupid"!
How long is The Compleat Al?
The Compleat Al has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who stars in The Compleat Al?
The cast of The Compleat Al includes 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Barry Hansen, Dick Clark, Art Fleming, Don Pardo.
What is the rating of The Compleat Al?
The Compleat Al has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Music