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Serious Business

  • 1999
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
15
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Comedy

Comedy is serious business. At least that's what pals Brian and Jared discover when they decide to go pro and take their college comedy troupe on the road. On the way, they discover they can... Read allComedy is serious business. At least that's what pals Brian and Jared discover when they decide to go pro and take their college comedy troupe on the road. On the way, they discover they can survive bad gigs, unreceptive audiences, spotty accommodations and the world's most decre... Read allComedy is serious business. At least that's what pals Brian and Jared discover when they decide to go pro and take their college comedy troupe on the road. On the way, they discover they can survive bad gigs, unreceptive audiences, spotty accommodations and the world's most decrepit van. But can their friendship survive a rivalry over new cast member Kim?

  • Director
    • Hurt McDermott
  • Writer
    • Steven Kurtz
  • Stars
    • Meredith Zinner
    • Brian McCaskill
    • Ed Cunningham
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    15
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Hurt McDermott
    • Writer
      • Steven Kurtz
    • Stars
      • Meredith Zinner
      • Brian McCaskill
      • Ed Cunningham
    • 1User review
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    Meredith Zinner
    Meredith Zinner
    • Kim
    Brian McCaskill
    • Brian
    Ed Cunningham
    Ed Cunningham
    • Jared
    Joe Nunez
    Joe Nunez
    • Chet
    Martin McClendon
    • Roland
    Naomi Ashley
    • Liz
    Rachel Dratch
    Rachel Dratch
    • Jude Russel
    Taylor Nichols
    Taylor Nichols
    • Bradford
    Kelley Hazen
    Kelley Hazen
    • Cable Channel Booker
    John Mays
    • Carl
    Will Clinger
    • Evan
    Andrzej Krukowski
    • Agent
    Fran Martone
    • Aunt Francine
    Jordan Teplitz
    • Uncle Fred
    Brian Pudil
    • NY Bartender
    T.J. Jagodowski
    T.J. Jagodowski
    • Improv Nerd
    Peter O'Neil
    Peter O'Neil
    • Door guy
    • (as Peter Neil)
    Ed O'Rourke
    • Pizza Delivery Guy
    • Director
      • Hurt McDermott
    • Writer
      • Steven Kurtz
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    10mcy-36820

    It's a CRIME this movie is not available on DVD

    I've seen pretty much every movie about improv comedy troupes on the road and this is definitely in the top 5. Why is it taking so long to put this out on DVD? I know there's a lot of issues with rights and distribution but it's been well over a decade and given the current climate of our nation we could really a laugh to blow off some steam! Beginning to end it is a journey through themes of independence, friendship, bonds of trust, and most importantly LAUGHTER (did I mention this movie is FUNNY AS HELL?). Anyhoo, if you're in the mood for a great comedy that also has a lot of surprisingly sincere and emotional twists then you need to watch, live, laugh, and love your way through Serious Business - if it were only out on DVD. :-/

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production company
      • Grand Detour Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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