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And Punching the Clown

  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 35m
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Tig Notaro, Sarah Silverman, J.K. Simmons, Doug Stanhope, and Henry Phillips in And Punching the Clown (2016)
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Hapless satirical songwriter Henry Phillips is lured to LA when a veteran TV producer decides to make a show about the life of a loser.Hapless satirical songwriter Henry Phillips is lured to LA when a veteran TV producer decides to make a show about the life of a loser.Hapless satirical songwriter Henry Phillips is lured to LA when a veteran TV producer decides to make a show about the life of a loser.

  • Director
    • Gregori Viens
  • Writers
    • Henry Phillips
    • Gregori Viens
  • Stars
    • Henry Phillips
    • Tig Notaro
    • J.K. Simmons
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    944
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    • Director
      • Gregori Viens
    • Writers
      • Henry Phillips
      • Gregori Viens
    • Stars
      • Henry Phillips
      • Tig Notaro
      • J.K. Simmons
    • 12User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
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    Punching Henry: Want To Open For Us?
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    Henry Phillips
    Henry Phillips
    • Henry Phillips
    Tig Notaro
    Tig Notaro
    • Jillian
    J.K. Simmons
    J.K. Simmons
    • Jay Warren
    Mark Cohen
    Mark Cohen
    • Stupid Joe
    Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman
    • Sharon Levine
    Ellen Ratner
    Ellen Ratner
    • Ellen Pinksy
    Mike Judge
    Mike Judge
    • Ed
    Jim Jefferies
    Jim Jefferies
    • Charlie
    Stephanie Allynne
    Stephanie Allynne
    • Zoe
    Clifton Collins Jr.
    Clifton Collins Jr.
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    Michaela Watkins
    Michaela Watkins
    • Mara
    Derek Waters
    Derek Waters
    • Dave the Producer
    Doug Stanhope
    Doug Stanhope
    • Cab Dispatcher
    Wayne Federman
    Wayne Federman
    • Carl Rohmer
    Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson
    • Danielle
    Al Madrigal
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    • Officer Delgado
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    9zalfunk

    Searing.

    No pace.

    No sex.

    No action.

    Just reality.

    And honesty.

    And a real good laugh.

    Searing.

    Ps Punching Henry 2016 is a 'sort of' sequel to Punching the Clown 2009.
    9moneybagzz

    Can't seem to get it right.....

    When I first heard about 'Punching Henry' I did not know quite what to expect.

    The theme of a 'can't-get-anything-right-everyman' has been tried, and not all attempts have been successful.

    Then I saw 'Punching Henry.'

    In the context of a guy's attempt at fame and art, everything he did, except for one thing, somehow worked against him (I will leave out the 'one thing' so as not to spoil it for those on the fence.)

    The timing was right; the pace was spot on; the humor was there; and the inevitability of it all, from the two cabs to the wrong turn off the elevator, and everything in between, worked.

    I'd recommend this for anyone who has wondered 'What does it take to make it in the entertainment industry?' and, more importantly, 'Just how many wrong turns can my career take?'
    10MagnoMovieMan

    A thoughtful comedy

    Punching Henry is an intelligent comedy. Unlike most comedies out there that rely on cursing, disgust, or slapstick, this movie has a brain. I won't get into any plot details but it is clear that many of the scenes are inspired by real-world events. The film has plausibility and never seems contrived. Punching Henry also manages to be both funny and sad at the same time, which is quite rare and difficult to carry off for even the best scriptwriters. Finally, the film makes a comment on culture and human nature. Popularity it seems, has little to do with talent or integrity. Maybe you knew that already, but this is well worth watching. It will have you consistently laughing, thinking and sympathizing with the protagonist. It gets my highest recommendation.
    8Reno-Rangan

    The tale of a talented loser!

    I haven't seen 'The Clown', but 'Henry' was so awesome. It was like only a better version of 'Inside Llewyn Davis'. A small film like this going un-noticed is common, but I want you to check it out. It's not just that, but it was totally underrated as well. Believe me, it will be one of the best B movie you would ever see.

    Henry Phillips is a stand-up comedian-come-musician. He has lots of stage hits, but still not yet there as successful as one would consider. Suddenly he hits the chord, that he's been chosen to be in a television show of his own. If it all goes as they say, he will be a famous person in the nation. But this tale takes place in the meantime, telling us what is his usual life and how he manages it.

    I did not like it straight away. The opening was average, but from the mid part to the rest of the film, it turned out better with every twist. It all went so fast and ended. Henry was really cool. Now I want to see the previous part too. JK Simmons, Sarah Silverman and other were also good in their small parts. Surely I highly recommend it!

    8/10
    9fernandomalakai

    Funny and dark

    This is a thoroughly entertaining movie. The humor is fresh. If you like late 70s to late 80s Woody Allen, or if you miss the great Albert Brooks movies of way back when, or if you love Office Space, or maybe some British humor, you'll get this one. The cast is great, Henry Phillips, who plays himself is true to himself if you saw Punching The Clown. Tig Notaro sort of steals the show. JK Simmons is strong and charismatic. Doug Stanhope as the revengeful cab guy is fantastic. Great direction. Grade A movie. I'm giving it a strong 8.

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      Keep watching through the credits. One more good song from Henry plays while they scroll.
    • Connections
      Follows Punching the Clown (2009)

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    • Release date
      • February 24, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
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    • Production companies
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      • Kandoo Films
      • Lola's Productions
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      • 1h 35m(95 min)
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