As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.
Cast and Crew
Will Arnett
Alex Novak
Laura Dern
Tess Novak
Andra Day
Christine
Bradley Cooper
Balls
Christine Ebersole
Marilyn
Ciarán Hinds
Jan
Sean Hayes
Stephen
Amy Sedaris
Kemp
Chloe Radcliffe
Scott Icenogle
Jordan Jensen
Peyton Manning
Reggie Conquest
Tomos Eames
Gabe Fazio
Blake Kane
Calvin Knegten
Jude
Derek Gaines
Matt Richards
Peyton Manning
Laird
Seyler Fox
Upper School Student
Matthew Libatique
Videos & Trailers
Official Vertical Trailer
Official Trailer
IS THIS THING ON?: A Conversation with Will Arnett and Laura Dern
Bradley Cooper on how John Bishop's story inspired Is This Thing On?
Bradley Cooper, Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, and Christine Ebersole on Is This Thing On?
The Spotlight
NYFF63 Intro
Hugh On the Red Carpet
Wintour Is Coming
Bradley Cooper, Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, and Christine Ebersole on Is This Thing On?
