"Weird Al" Yankovic
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Nov 4, 2022 · An absolute riot of hilarious spoof & parody comedy about "Weird" Al Yankovic's 100% true exciting and wildly outrageous life story. Daniel Radcliffe transcends into Al and guides us through this heart wrenching insane, delightful story.
- (40K)
- Biography, Comedy, Crime
- Eric Appel
- 2022-11-04
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is a 2022 American biographical musical parody film directed by Eric Appel, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Al Yankovic. The film is a satire on musical biopics and is loosely based on Yankovic's life and career as an accordionist and parody songwriter .
The life of accordion-wielding song spoofer "Weird Al" Yankovic unfolds in this comedy that lampoons the biopic genre and lets everyone in on the joke. Watch trailers & learn more.
Nov 1, 2022 · Daniel Radcliffe is "Weird Al" Yankovic in the unexaggerated true story about the greatest musician and sex symbol of our time. With Evan Rachel Wood and Rainn Wilson.
- (160)
- Daniel Radcliffe
- Eric Appel
- Biography, Comedy, Music
- TRUE: A door-to-door salesman did come to Al's house and sparked his interest in the accordion.
- FALSE: His parents didn't support his music, and Al had to practice the accordion in secret. In reality, Mr. and Mrs. Yankovic were perfectly supportive of their son.
- TRUE: "My Bologna" was recorded in a public restroom, just not at a bus stop.
- FALSE: "My Bologna" was Weird Al's first hit.
Check out the official Trailer for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe! Visit Fandango: https://www.fandango.com/?cmp=Trailer...
- 3 min
- 1.5M
- Rotten Tomatoes Trailers
Nov 4, 2022 · The darker corners of Yankovic's style—about macabre delusions, (“Good Old Days”), over-the-top violence (“The Night Santa Went Crazy"), and devastating heartbreak ("You Don't Love Me Anymore”)—are applied to hilarious set-pieces that often go farther than you expect.
