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Critic Leah Greenblatt
rated 8

...a satirical biopic about the parody musician's life and heightened versions of his runnings-in with celebrities like Madonna, Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Demento, and more.

Read full review at Entertainment Weekly
Critic Wendy Ide
rated 6

It’s mildly amusing, and Evan Rachel Wood is great fun as an evil Madonna.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Tim Robey
rated 6

...played by a frizzy-wigged, very game Daniel Radcliffe, whose main response to being cast in this cheerfully slapdash faux-biopic is to look like he’s having the time of his life.

Read full review at The Telegraph
Critic John Nugent
rated 8

Like any good “Weird Al” song parody, Weird takes the music-biopic template and transforms it into something utterly absurd. The result is a polka-popping, piss-taking joy.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Brett Buckalew
rated 8

...demonstrates the difficulty of sustaining a comic rhythm for more than the three-to-five-minute length of a song.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Aurora Amidon
rated 7

A jolly romp filled with songs, jokes and clever twists on a well-known genre, it is plenty of fun...

Read full review at Paste Magazine
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rated 6

Helt okej film. Inte så mycket skratt som genereras. En bra söndags/slö film med andra ord.

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

Eric Appel
As Captain Buffoon
Eric Appel
Director
Eric Appel
Writer
Patton Oswalt
As Heckler
Jack Black
As Wolfman Jack
Seth Green
As Radio DJ (voice)
Thomas Lennon
As Salesman

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What is Weird: The Al Yankovic Story about? Toggle content

"Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" is a biographical comedy-drama film that explores the life and career of the famous musician and comedian, "Weird Al" Yankovic. From his early days as a polka-playing teenager to his rise to fame with hits like "Eat It" and "Like a Surgeon," the film takes audiences on a wild ride through Yankovic's unconventional journey. The movie features cameos from various celebrities, including Conan O'Brien, Jorma Taccone, Nina West, Akiva Schaffer, David Dastmalchian, Paul F. Tompkins, Demetri Martin, and Emo Philips. With its colorful cast of characters and outrageous plot twists, "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" promises to be an unforgettable comedy experience.

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When was Weird: The Al Yankovic Story released for streaming? Toggle content

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story was released for streaming on November 4, 2022.