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Is This Thing On?

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As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family--forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.
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Billie Melissa Newsweek [It] reminds us that there is a possibility to restore the relationships we feel slipping through our fingers if we meet our friends and family where they're at, and allow them to flourish in new ways, as well as giving ourselves the same grace. Oct 21, 2025 Full Review Kyle Smith Wall Street Journal The routines that are meant to show off his talent are a weak point, though the movie picks up considerably in its second half, which underlines how marriages benefit from communication. Oct 16, 2025 Full Review Kristy Puchko Mashable Is This Thing On? is like its hero, unremarkable. Oct 16, 2025 Full Review Mae Abdulbaki Screen Rant Cooper’s film is surprisingly thoughtful in its exploration of these questions.The result is a story that is as funny as it is heartfelt. Rated: 8/10 Oct 22, 2025 Full Review Rebecca Johnson Nerdspin His [Cooper's] lightest movie yet, but also one of his most human, tender, and heartfelt, Is This Thing On? boasts hearty laughs, great performances, and a much-needed softer take on relationship breakdown. Rated: B Oct 21, 2025 Full Review Tori Brazier metro.co.uk Is This Thing On? mines the rich vein of real and honest comedy that can be found in moments of personal tragedy, without ever going over the top... An unexpected team-up produces a polished, funny and poignant film, beautifully performed and directed. Rated: 4/5 Oct 18, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

Movie Info

Synopsis As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family--forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.
Director
Bradley Cooper
Producer
Bradley Cooper, Weston Middleton, Will Arnett, Kris Thykier
Screenwriter
Will Arnett, Mark Chappell, Bradley Cooper
Distributor
Searchlight Pictures
Production Co
Electric Avenue Productions, Lea Pictures
Rating
R (Language Throughout|Some Drug Use|Sexual References)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 19, 2025, Limited
Runtime
2h 4m