Weird: The Al Yankovic Story poster

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story( 2022)

TV-MAMusicComedyCrime
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The world belongs to the weird.

Overview

Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, this biopic takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Daniel Radcliffe

      'Weird Al' Yankovic

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      Evan Rachel Wood

      Madonna

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      Rainn Wilson

      Dr. Demento

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      Toby Huss

      Nick Yankovic

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      Jack Lancaster

      Jim

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      Spencer Treat Clark

      Steve

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      Tommy O'Brien

      Bermuda

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      Arturo Castro

      Pablo Escobar

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      Julianne Nicholson

      Mary Yankovic

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      Diedrich Bader

      Grizzled Narrator (voice)

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      Lin-Manuel Miranda

      Doctor

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      Richard Aaron Anderson

      Young Al

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      Thomas Lennon

      Salesman

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      David Bloom

      Teenage Al

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      Keanush Tafreshi

      Kip

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      Andrew Steven Hernandez

      Robbie

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      Paloma Esparza Rabinov

      Hipster Teen

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      Scott Aukerman

      Police Officer

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      Johnny Pemberton

      Johnny Barf

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      Jonah Ray Rodrigues

      Jonah Barf

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      Jeremy Bolm

      Jeremy Barf

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      Eric Appel

      Captain Buffoon (voice)

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      "Weird Al" Yankovic

      Tony Scotti

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      Will Forte

      Ben Scotti

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      Patton Oswalt

      Heckler

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      Michael McKean

      Sleazy MC

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      Dot-Marie Jones

      Mama Bear

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      Dean Sharpe

      Bartender

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      Jorma Taccone

      Pee-Wee Herman

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      Demetri Martin

      Tiny Tim

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      Paul F. Tompkins

      Gallagher

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      Akiva Schaffer

      Alice Cooper

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      Conan O'Brien

      Andy Warhol

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      Emo Philips

      Salvador Dali

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      Nina West

      Divine

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      Jack Black

      Wolfman Jack

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      David Dastmalchian

      John Deacon

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      Anthony N.

      Security Guard

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      Quinta Brunson

      Oprah Winfrey

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      Julie Chang

      Connie Chung

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      Josh Groban

      Waiter

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      Seth Green

      Radio DJ (voice)

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      Constantine Rousouli

      Cone-Bra Dancer #1

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      James Brown III

      Cone-Bra Dancer #2

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      Rocky Abou-Sakher

      Terrorist Diner Patron

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      Chris Ryan

      Kidnapper

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      Mike Escamilla

      Guard #1

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      Chad Guerrero

      Guard #2

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      Cesar Ramirez

      Mariachi Band Member #1

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      Omar Estrada

      Mariachi Band Member #2

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      Cesar Chavira

      Mariachi Band Member #3

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      Jimmy Walker Jr.

      Floor Manager

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      Trenyce

      Diana Ross

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      James Preston Rogers

      Hulk Hogan

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      William Guirola

      Sicario

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      Paul Riley Fox

      Elton John (uncredited)

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      Gordon Tarpley

      David Bowie (uncredited)

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      Lisa Margaroli

      Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (uncredited)

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      Erin O'Shea

      Kate Pierson (uncredited)

    Social

    Review 2Discussion

    A review by misubisu

    3
    Written by misubisu on Thu Jun 29 2023
    As weird Al's songs were parodies... this appears to be a parody of his life. From what I've read about him, nothing in this is even remotely true. To be honest, I didn't even find it enjoyable. I was kinda glad when it finished....

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    12000000.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • musician
    • accordion
    • parody
    • duringcreditsstinger
    • based on myths, legends or folklore
    • fictional biography
    • absurd
    • farcical