Punching Henry

"Comedy isn't funny."

2017 1h 38m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 48

Comedy

Synopsis

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Comedian Henry Phillips is lured to LA by a renowned TV producer who wants to bring his story of failure to the screen. But when a major network gets involved, Henry must decide whether he wants to make jokes for a living, or be the butt of them.

“Comedy isn't funny.”

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Cast

Sarah Silverman
Sharon Levine
Henry Phillips
Henry Phillips
J.K. Simmons
Jay Warren
Mike Judge
Ed
Michaela Watkins
Mara
Tig Notaro
Jillian
Jim Jefferies
Charlie
Al Madrigal
Officer Delgado

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gregori Viens
Writers: Gregori Viens, Henry Phillips
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gregori Viens, shot by Bryce Fortner. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Sarah Silverman and Henry Phillips and J.K. Simmons carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Comedy isn't funny.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4283414 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 48 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Gregori Viens directs. Bryce Fortner behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Directed by Gregori Viens, shot by Bryce Fortner. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Sarah Silverman and Henry Phillips and J.K. Simmons carry the top of the cast.
4Marketing tagline: "Comedy isn't funny.".
5IMDB entry: tt4283414 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 48 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Bryce Fortner
Runtime: 98 min · 1h 38m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Punching Henry (2017)

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What people are saying

Reno2017-11-29
★ 8/10
The tale of a talented loser! I haven't seen 'The Clown', but 'Henry' was so awesome. It was like only a better version of 'Inside Llewyn Davis'. A small film like this going un-noticed is common, but I want you to check it out. It's not just that, but it was totally underrated as well. Believe me, it will be one of the best B movie you would ever see. Henry Phillips is a stand-up comedian-come-musician. He has lots of stage hits, but still not yet there as successful as one would consider. Suddenly he hits the chord, that he's been chosen to be in a television show of his own. If it all goes as they say, he will be a famous person in the nation. But this tale takes place in the meantime, telling us what is his usual life and how he manages it. I did not like it straight away. The opening was average, but from the mid part to the rest of the film, it turned out better with every twist. It all went so fast and ended. Henry was really cool. Now I want to see the previous part too. JK Simmons, Sarah Silverman and other were also good in their small parts. Surely I highly recommend it! 8/10

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