Synopsis
Aging TV star Walter Campbell's attempts to break up with younger girlfriend Lucy are thwarted by the announcement of her pregnancy. Looking for space, Walter resolves to visit his estranged daughter Nic, currently residing in Big Sur, resentful of her father's neglectful parenting and womanizing ways. He agrees to give a lift to Nic's friend Kim, who having recently attended the funeral of her estranged mother, is dealing with her own emotional baggage. Upon arriving in Big Sur, Walter discovers that Nic is living on a lesbian commune, and is in fact due to get married. Nic is appreciative of Walter's acceptance of her sexuality, which sees the pair's relationship begin to repair, but this newly formed bond is at risk of being destroyed once and for all.
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Cast
- Matthew GlaveWaiter
- Emily Bett RickardsKim
- Jana GallagherNic
- Nikki LimoBrian
- Lily HollemanMoon
- Jessica DigginsPaula
- Aschleigh JensenTamara
- Pete GardnerJack
- Reginald VelJohnsonHank
- Jacob WysockiTyler
Recommendations
- 80
Film Threat
The movie is definitely worth checking out for its strong performances and surprising story. - 63
Movie Nation
Charm and wit count for a lot in romantic comedies, and they compensate for the many sins of Funny Story. - 60
Los Angeles Times
Funny Story is only mildly humorous, but it’s watchable thanks to Glave’s game performance that makes him likable despite his foibles. - 60
The Hollywood Reporter
Funny Story (co-written with Steve Greene) proves much more polished than its pedigree might suggest — a warmhearted seriocomedy that, even when not thoroughly convincing, projects a disarming sincerity. - 50
RogerEbert.com
Your appreciation for this film will depend in large part on where this all falls on your personal continuum from “funny” to “funny-ish,” to “eww.”
