IS THIS THING ON?

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From the multi-talented Bradley Cooper—whose directorial slate already spans the musical romance of A STAR IS BORN and the operatic drama of MAESTRO—comes IS THIS THING ON?, a wry, tender exploration of love’s afterlife.

Alex Novak (Will Arnett) and Tess (Laura Dern) have quietly reached an amicable end to their marriage. As they begin the delicate work of untangling their lives—co-parenting their two sons, maintaining mutual friendships, and rediscovering themselves—Alex stumbles into stand-up comedy, performing in small New York clubs where each set becomes an unfiltered diary of midlife uncertainty. Tess, meanwhile, confronts the dreams she shelved for family and the possibility of a self she’s yet to meet.

Balancing sharp humor with aching vulnerability, Cooper proves his versatility once again, shifting from grand musical passion to intimate character study in this bittersweet, funny, and deeply human story.