Tim Heidecker's misanthropic role proves him capable as a dramatic performer, yet The Comedy's study of privilege unchecked is never as illuminating nor engaging as it should be.
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Director -
Rick Alverson -
Producer -
Brent Kunkle , Mike S. Ryan -
Screenwriter -
Rick Alverson , Robert Donne , Colm O'Leary -
Production Co -
Glass Eye Pix , Rough House Pictures -
Genre -
Drama -
Original Language -
English -
Release Date (Streaming) -
Sep 23, 2013 -
Runtime -
1h 30m
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