Bradley Cooper directs and stars in his new movie, Is This Thing On?, alongside Will Arnett and Laura Dern. The film is a comedy-drama loosely based on the life of comedian John Bishop, and it explores themes of love, friendship, and navigating life after a long-term relationship.
The movie tells the story of Alex and Tess, a couple amicably separating and navigating life after their decision. It follows them as they adjust to living apart while continuing to co-parent their two sons and maintain their friendships. Throughout the process, Alex discovers a new passion and gains a better understanding of himself and his connections with others.
The film’s cast features Bradley Cooper as Alex’s best friend, Balls, and Andra Day as Balls’s wife, Christine. Amy Sedaris, Sean Hayes, and Christine Ebersole also star, along with Ciarán Hinds. A special note is that Sean Hayes is joined by his real-life husband, Scott Icenogle, who plays Geoffrey, the husband of Hayes’s character, Stephen.
You can check out the trailer here.
Filming for the project started in 2024 in New York City and finished in April 2025. Cooper was heavily involved, directing, co-writing the screenplay with Arnett and Mark Chappell, and even handling some of the camera work.
The movie Is This Thing On? premiered at the New York Film Festival on October 10th, serving as the festival’s closing film. Searchlight Pictures will release it in the U.S. on December 19th.
Initial reviews for the film are very positive. 91% of critics on Rotten Tomatoes, out of 44 surveyed, recommend it, with many praising its honest and funny look at a struggling marriage and Will Arnett’s strong performance. Metacritic, based on 18 reviews, gave the film a score of 74 out of 100, also indicating generally positive feedback.
I’ve heard this movie is a really lovely blend of funny and heartfelt moments, and it seems to be all about navigating life after a divorce and figuring out how to grow as a person. Everyone’s saying Bradley Cooper’s direction really works well with Amy Schumer’s performance, and critics are genuinely enjoying it!
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2025-11-18 22:45