Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
515 reviews
Music/Comedy
1h 48m
2022
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...
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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.
- DirectorEric Appel
- Release8 September 2022
- Genre
- Duration1h 48m
- Budget$12,000,000
- Revenue?
- Rate515 reviews
- Productions
Tango Entertainment, Funny or Die, Ear Booker Productions, Famous Andy's
Cast

Daniel Radcliffe
'Weird Al' Yankovic

Evan Rachel Wood
Madonna

Rainn Wilson
Dr. Demento

Toby Huss
Nick Yankovic

Jack Lancaster
Jim

Spencer Treat Clark
Steve

Tommy O'Brien
Bermuda

Arturo Castro
Pablo Escobar

Julianne Nicholson
Mary Yankovic

Diedrich Bader
Grizzled Narrator (voice)

Lin-Manuel Miranda
Doctor

Richard Aaron Anderson
Young Al

Thomas Lennon
Salesman

David Bloom
Teenage Al

Keanush Tafreshi
Kip

Andrew Steven Hernandez
Robbie

Paloma Esparza Rabinov
Hipster Teen

Scott Aukerman
Police Officer

Johnny Pemberton
Johnny Barf

Jonah Ray Rodrigues
Jonah Barf

Jeremy Bolm
Jeremy Barf

Eric Appel
Captain Buffoon (voice)

'Weird Al' Yankovic
Tony Scotti

Will Forte
Ben Scotti

Patton Oswalt
Heckler

Michael McKean
Sleazy MC

Dot-Marie Jones
Mama Bear

Dean Sharpe
Bartender

Jorma Taccone
Pee-Wee Herman

Demetri Martin
Tiny Tim

Paul F. Tompkins
Gallagher

Akiva Schaffer
Alice Cooper

Conan O'Brien
Andy Warhol

Emo Philips
Salvador Dali

Nina West
Divine

Jack Black
Wolfman Jack

David Dastmalchian
John Deacon

Anthony N.
Security Guard

Quinta Brunson
Oprah Winfrey

Josh Groban
Waiter

Seth Green
Radio DJ (voice)

Constantine Rousouli
Cone-Bra Dancer #1

Rocky Abou-Sakher
Terrorist Diner Patron

Mike Escamilla
Guard #1

Chad Guerrero
Guard #2

Jimmy Walker Jr.
Floor Manager

Trenyce
Diana Ross

James Preston Rogers
Hulk Hogan

William Guirola
Sicario

Paul Riley Fox
Elton John (uncredited)

Gordon Tarpley
David Bowie (uncredited)

Lisa Margaroli
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (uncredited)

James Hunter
Paparazzi (uncredited)
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