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Is This Thing On? (2025)
R
124 min | Comedy, Drama

Is This Thing On? (2025)

124 min | Comedy, Drama

As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess confronts sacrifices made for their family, forcing them to navigate co-parenting and identities.

Director

Bradley Cooper

Writers

Bradley Cooper (screenplay) | Will Arnett (screenplay) (story) | Mark Chappell (screenplay) (story) | John Bishop (story)

Producers

Will Arnett (produced by) | Bradley Cooper (produced by) (p.g.a.) | Weston Middleton (produced by) (p.g.a.) | Kris Thykier (produced by) (p.g.a.)

Composer

James Newberry (music by)

Cinematographer

Matthew Libatique (director of photography)

Editor

Charlie Greene

Casting Director

Shayna Markowitz

Production Designer

Kevin Thompson

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 10, 2025

Release date

Dec 19, 2025 (United States)

Awards

2 nominations

Contacts

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Cast	+ Add Cast
66 cast members

Name	Known for
Will Arnett Alex Novak Alex Novak See fewer	The Lego Batman Movie (2017)
Laura Dern Tess Novak Tess Novak See fewer	Jurassic Park (1993)
Andra Day Christine Christine See fewer	The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
Bradley Cooper Balls Balls See fewer	A Star Is Born (2018)
Blake Kane Felix Felix See fewer	New Amsterdam (2018)
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Paityn Brooke Samuel Bandmate #1 / Singer Bandmate #1 / Singer See fewer	Is This Thing On? (2025)
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Jianheng Huang Lion Puppeteer #1 Lion Puppeteer #1 See fewer	Is This Thing On? (2025)
Evan Choy Lion Puppeteer #2 Lion Puppeteer #2 See fewer	Is This Thing On? (2025)
Matthew So Lion Puppeteer #3 Lion Puppeteer #3 See fewer	Is This Thing On? (2025)
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Jeme Obeime Tess Staffer #1 Tess Staffer #1 See fewer	Is This Thing On? (2025)
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