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Will Arnett's Comedy Explores Midlife Catharsis in New Film

8/21/2025

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"Is This Thing On?" stars Will Arnett as Alex, a middle-aged man navigating divorce and searching for purpose in comedy.
Co-writer and director Cooper highlights the film's focus on midlife catharsis rather than crisis.
The film premieres at the New York Film Festival on October 10 and will be in theaters on December 19.

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Story summary

"Is This Thing On?" stars Will Arnett as Alex, a middle-aged man navigating divorce and searching for purpose in comedy.
Co-writer and director Cooper highlights the film's focus on midlife catharsis rather than crisis.
The film premieres at the New York Film Festival on October 10 and will be in theaters on December 19.