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Tony Hale weaponizes his anxious energy to make you cry-laugh about loneliness.
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Not That Funny (2012)

awkwardly romanticindie-quirkyemotionally constipated

Overview

ComedyDrama

A love story about a woman who "just wants someone who makes her laugh" and a man who is not that funny. As he tries to learn how to be the man she says she wants, they each find an unexpected chance at happiness.

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Content warning
performance of happinesscompatibility vs. chemistryvulnerability as courage

Standout Aspects

Acting

Tony Hale's eyes do three seasons of character development in one glance.

Writing

Dialogue so natural you'll think you wrote it in your diary.

Best for:Solo: Late-night spirals about whether you're lovable as yourself.·Date Night: Test if your date understands cringe-comedy as love language.
Heads up:Emotional: Prolonged scenes of social humiliation that feel too real.
Lauralee Farrer

Director

Lauralee Farrer

ReleasedApr 12, 2012
Runtime1h 40m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Burning Heart Productions

Top Cast

Tony Hale

Tony Hale

Stefan Lane

Brigid Brannagh

Brigid Brannagh

Hayley Richmonde

Timothy V. Murphy

Timothy V. Murphy

Finneas Patrick O' Neill

John Kapelos

John Kapelos

Kevork Sarkissian

Nick Thune

Nick Thune

Norm Getz

Erin Way

Erin Way

Christine

Tanc Sade

Tanc Sade

Tyler

Nan McNamara

Nan McNamara

Mary

Ronnie Steadman

Ronnie Steadman

Ron

Matthew Iott

Matthew Iott

Randy

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Trivia

This was Tony Hale's first romantic lead after Arrested Development—he reportedly took a massive pay cut because the script 'terrified him in the right way.'

Insight

Director Lauralee Farrer based Stefan's stand-up attempts on her own husband's real failed comedy career; the cringe is autobiographical.

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