Is This Thing On? (1995)

As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess confronts sacrifices made for their family, forcing them to navigate co-parenting and identities.

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Nina, a comic at the Cellar

Julianne Moore

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Tess Novak

Lily Tomlin

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Balls, Alex's best friend

Sam Shepard

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Jill, a comic at the Cellar who Alex hooks up with

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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Laird, who goes on a date with Tess after she splits up

Bruce Davison

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Stephen, Geoffrey's newlywed husband

Fred Ward

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Marilyn, Alex's mother

Diana Douglas

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Geoffrey, Stephen's newlywed husband

Ned Beatty

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Dan, a comic

Cuba Gooding Jr.

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Mr. Nahass

An Unknown Actor

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Director

Robert Altman

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Composer

Dick Hyman

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Kemp, emcee at the Comedy Cellar

Annie Ross

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Alex Novak

Al Pacino

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Christine, Balls' wife

Sheryl Lee Ralph

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Jan, Alex's father

Harold Gould

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Rolo, a comic

Steve Park

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Gabe the Bouncer, who works at the Olive Tree Cafe

Udo Kier

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Felix

(Alex and Tess' son, Jude's brother)

Jake Lloyd

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Jude

(Alex and Tess’ son, Felix's brother)

Kieran Culkin

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