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I Used to be Funny

Play trailer 1:30 Poster for I Used to be Funny Released Jun 7, 2024 1h 45m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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I Used To Be Funny is a dark dramedy that follows Sam Cowell (Rachel Sennott), an aspiring stand-up comedian and au pair struggling with PTSD, as she decides whether or not to join the search for Brooke (Olga Petsa), a missing teenage girl she used to nanny. The story exists between the present, where Sam tries to recover from her trauma and get back on stage, and the past, where memories of Brooke make it harder and harder to ignore the petulant teen's sudden disappearance.
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Bringing a droll edge to deeply serious subject matter, Ally Pankiw's feature length debut provides Rachel Sennott a welcome opportunity to display her dramatic range.

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Claudia Puig FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) Ultimately, it did win me over on the strength of the lead performer, Rachel Sennott. Jul 13, 2024 Full Review Kylie Bolter Chicago Reader Rachel Sennott takes an impressive dramatic turn in this exploration of mental health and grief. Jun 25, 2024 Full Review Radheyan Simonpillai CTV's Your Morning It’s really smart and lovely indie filmmaking that finds this delicate balance between the laughs and the big emotions, and using the laughs to cope with the big emotions Jun 14, 2024 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an increasingly hit-and-miss endeavor that’s felled by its time-shifting structure... Rated: 2/4 Dec 19, 2024 Full Review Erik Childress Movie Madness Podcast The film works on the strength of Rachel Sennott’s performance especially when the film puts us into her role as she is constantly surrounded by the men condescending towards her insecurities. Rated: 3/4 Nov 13, 2024 Full Review Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media Here amid snarky but lovable standup comics is a believable dynamic, a threesome of friends who care for each other and seem real. Oct 2, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Asantewaah Loved it! Love seeing Rachel Sennott in these dramatic roles where she truly shines! She’s both hilarious and serious and it’s perfect. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/12/24 Full Review Audience Member Awsomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/03/25 Full Review Gabriella S This movie was so underwhelming and boring. Everyone was raving about it so I tried it and the plotline was so boring. I understand the deeper meaning, but it was so dragged out and just spent the entire movie conveying how miserable the main character is without getting to the point. Wouldn't even recommend to my dog. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/02/25 Full Review Leydi P I spent literally 4 days to finish this movie. They tried to give suspense to what happened but It was always too obvious. The only acting I liked was Brooke’s character. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/31/25 Full Review Jolie P popped up on my netflix recommended and it’s genuinely one of the best movies i’ve ever seen. cried 3 different times. cannot believe it’s not more popular Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/25 Full Review Wayne M I Used to Be Funny is a dark and deliberate drama. It's a fascinating watch with many fine attributes. The film is told mainly in flashback as we follow stand up comedian Sam in Toronto. She is presently struggling with life and as the film goes along we find out why. She had previously become a nanny to 12 year old Brooke and they form a very strong relationship. In the present though Brooke has run away and is upset with Sam. The film flips back and forth and we see eventually what occurs and what causes the rift. This film is exceedingly well written and well acted. Especially great is Rachel Sennott in the lead role, proving she can be more than just comedic. A very fine film with subtlety and strong emotion. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/08/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ally Pankiw

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Rachel Sennott

Sam

Olga Petsa

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Jason Jones

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Sabrina Jalees

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Caleb Hearon

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Synopsis I Used To Be Funny is a dark dramedy that follows Sam Cowell (Rachel Sennott), an aspiring stand-up comedian and au pair struggling with PTSD, as she decides whether or not to join the search for Brooke (Olga Petsa), a missing teenage girl she used to nanny. The story exists between the present, where Sam tries to recover from her trauma and get back on stage, and the past, where memories of Brooke make it harder and harder to ignore the petulant teen's sudden disappearance.
Director
Ally Pankiw
Producer
James Weyman, Jason Aita, Breann Smordin
Screenwriter
Ally Pankiw
Distributor
Utopia
Production Co
Vigilante Productions, Partizan, Ontario Creates, Téléfilm Canada, Barn 12
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 7, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 18, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA)
$167.7K
Runtime
1h 45m
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