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A Futile and Stupid Gesture is a 2018 American biographical comedy-drama film based on Josh Karp's book of the same title, directed by David Wain, and written by Michael Colton and John Aboud. The film stars Will Forte as comedy writer Douglas Kenney, during the rise and fall of National Lampoon.
Jan 26, 2018 · A Futile and Stupid Gesture: Directed by David Wain. With Frank Gingerich, Morgan Gingerich, Annette O'Toole, Harry Groener. In the 1970s and '80s, National Lampoon's success and influence creates a new media empire overseen in part by the brilliant and troubled Douglas Kenney.
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- Biography, Comedy
- David Wain
- 2018-01-26
A movie about the life and work of Doug Kenney, one of the co-founders of National Lampoon magazine and a pioneer of comedy writing. Watch the trailer, read reviews, and see the cast and crew of this 2018 film directed by David Wain.
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- Will Forte
- David Wain
- Principato-Young Entertainment
Watch A Futile and Stupid Gesture | Netflix Official Site. In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s. Watch trailers & learn more.
- David Wain
- 2 min
A Futile and Stupid Gesture is the story of comedy wunderkind Doug Kenney, who co-created the National Lampoon, Caddyshack, and Animal House. Kenney was at ...
- 3 min
- 946.7K
- Netflix
Jan 26, 2018 · A film about the rise and fall of National Lampoon and its founder Doug Kenney, directed by David Wain and starring Will Forte. The review criticizes the script, the tone, and the casting choices of the film, and praises the comedians and the legacy of Lampoon.
A Futile and Stupid Gesture. 2018 | Maturity Rating:16+ | 1h 41m | Comedies. In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s. Starring:Will Forte, Domhnall Gleeson, Emmy Rossum.
