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I Used to Be Funny

6.7(66)20241h 46m2

Sam, an aspiring stand-up comedian and au pair struggling with PTSD, weighs whether to join the search for Brooke, a missing teenage girl she used to nanny. As she fights to recover from her trauma and return to the stage, memories of her deep bond with Brooke rush back—making it impossible to ignore her disappearance.

  • TMDB

    6.7/10

    66 votes

Status
Released
Budget
$2M
Box office
$160.5K
Language
English
  • post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
  • toronto, canada
  • nanny
  • comedian
  • melancholy
  • female protagonist
  • woman director
  • sexual assault
  • candid
  • intimate
  • missing girl
  • understated

Top billed cast

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereSouth by Southwest Film & TV Festival13 Mar 2023
    • PremiereWoodstock Film Festival28 Sept 2023
    • PremiereCrested Butte Film Festival1 Oct 2023
    • PremiereNashville Film Festival2 Oct 2023
    • PremiereNew Hampshire Film Festival14 Oct 2023
    • PremiereNewport Beach Film Festival15 Oct 2023
    • PremierePhiladelphia Film Festival21 Oct 2023
    • Theatrical (limited)New York City, NY7 Jun 2024
    • Theatrical (limited)14 Jun 2024
    • Digital / OTTNR18 Jun 2024
    • Digital / OTTRNetflix5 Sept 2024
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical (limited)15London, England 7 Jun 2024
    • Digital / OTT1518 Jun 2024
    • Digital / OTT15Now TV15 Oct 2024
  • AustraliaAU

    • PremiereMelbourne International Film Festival15 Aug 2023
    • PremiereAdelaide Film Festival21 Oct 2023
    • PremiereInner West Film Fest17 Apr 2024
  • CanadaCA

    • PremiereInside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival26 May 2023
    • PremiereAtlantic International Film Festival18 Sept 2023
    • PremiereCinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival21 Sept 2023
    • PremiereCalgary International Film Festival23 Sept 2023
    • PremiereVancouver International Film Festival3 Oct 2023
    • PremiereInternational Film Festival of Ottawa14 Mar 2024
    • Theatrical (limited)7 Jun 2024
  • American SamoaAS

    • Digital / OTT17 Jun 2024
    • Digital / OTTNetflix4 Sept 2024
  • BrazilBR

    • Digital / OTT16Filmelier+8 Jan 2026
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical30 Jul 2025
  • GuamGU

    • Digital / OTT18 Jun 2024
    • Digital / OTTNetflix5 Sept 2024
  • ItalyIT

    • PremiereNOAM Faenza Film Festival2 Mar 2024
  • NetherlandsNL

    • PremiereLeiden International Film Festival26 Oct 2023
  • Northern Mariana IslandsMP

    • Digital / OTT18 Jun 2024
    • Digital / OTTNetflix5 Sept 2024
  • PolandPL

    • PremiereAmerican Film Festival9 Nov 2023

Frequently asked questions

When was I Used to Be Funny released?
I Used to Be Funny was released on 7 June 2024.
Where can I watch I Used to Be Funny online?
I Used to Be Funny is available on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for I Used to Be Funny?
No verified Hindi trailer for I Used to Be Funny is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of I Used to Be Funny?
I Used to Be Funny holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 66 votes.
Who directed I Used to Be Funny?
I Used to Be Funny (2024) was directed by Ally Pankiw.
How long is I Used to Be Funny?
I Used to Be Funny runs for 1h 46m.

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