Is This Thing On?
dir. Bradley Cooper
71
8 sourcesSynopsis
As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.
Critics consensus
Mining sly humor from its mature portrait of a failing marriage, Is This Thing On? is another terrific relationship study from Bradley Cooper and an ideal platform for Will Arnett's dramatic chops.
Audience consensus
A thought-provoking character study that buzzes with authenticity, Is This Thing On? is firmly plugged into the Gen-X ethos.
Directed byBradley Cooper
StarringWill Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Bradley Cooper, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds
Written byWill Arnett, Mark Chappell, Bradley Cooper
CinematographyMatthew Libatique
EditingCharlie Greene
MusicJames Newberry
Is This Thing On?
2025 · R · 2h 1m
Comedy, Drama, Romance
As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.
Our Verdict
71
Critics Consensus
Mining sly humor from its mature portrait of a failing marriage, Is This Thing On? is another terrific relationship study from Bradley Cooper and an ideal platform for Will Arnett's dramatic chops.
Audience Consensus
A thought-provoking character study that buzzes with authenticity, Is This Thing On? is firmly plugged into the Gen-X ethos.
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