The Comedian (2017) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · 120 min · English

Directed by

Taylor Hackford

Starring

Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Edie Falco, Patti LuPone, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Keitel

A once-beloved comedy star, Jackie finds himself struggling to move past his famous television persona and recapture his career. While performing community service, he meets Harmony, the daughter of a wealthy and controversial businessman. An unexpected connection forms between them, leading to a creative collaboration that disrupts their routines and unravels a series of unforeseen events, forcing Jackie to confront his past and redefine his future.