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The world belongs to the weird. - Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
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Title: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Release Date: 8 Sep 2022

Runtime: 1h 48m

Genre: Music, Comedy, Crime

Director: Tango Entertainment, Funny or Die, Ear Booker Productions, Famous Andy's

Production Companies: Tango Entertainment, Funny or Die, Ear Booker Productions, Famous Andy's

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.7 (440 votes)

Cast

  • 'Weird Al' Yankovic: Daniel Radcliffe
  • Madonna: Evan Rachel Wood
  • Dr. Demento: Rainn Wilson
  • Nick Yankovic: Toby Huss
  • Jim: Jack Lancaster
  • Steve: Spencer Treat Clark
  • Bermuda: Tommy O'Brien
  • Pablo Escobar: Arturo Castro
  • Mary Yankovic: Julianne Nicholson
  • Grizzled Narrator (voice): Diedrich Bader
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