Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022)

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022)

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is a 2022 American biographical comedy film directed by Eric Appel from a screenplay by Appel and "Weird Al" Yankovic himself. Starring Daniel Radcliffe as the parody musician.

Plot

The film is a satirical biopic that covers the life and career of "Weird Al" Yankovic — from his childhood dreaming of becoming a musician to worldwide fame through parodies of hits like "Eat It" and "Like a Surgeon." The film deliberately exaggerates and distorts real events, creating an absurd and humorous narrative that parodies the music biopic genre.

Cast

• Daniel Radcliffe — "Weird Al" Yankovic
• Evan Rachel Wood — Madonna
• Rainn Wilson — Dr. Demento
• Toby Huss — Al's father
• Julianne Nicholson — Al's mother
• Quentin Tarantino — as himself (cameo)

Crew

• Director: Eric Appel
• Writers: Eric Appel, "Weird Al" Yankovic
• Producers: Mike Farah, Joe Farrell, Whitney Hodack, Tim Headington, Lisa Henson, Eric Appel
• Composer: Leo Birenberg
• Cinematographer: Ross Riege
• Editor: Jamie Kennedy
• Studios: Funny or Die, Tango Entertainment, The Roku Channel

Production and Release

The film premiered on September 8, 2022 at the Toronto International Film Festival, and was released on November 4, 2022 on the streaming platform The Roku Channel. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised Radcliffe's performance and the humorous approach to the biopic genre.

Where to Watch

• The Roku Channel (official platform, available in the US and some other regions)
• Amazon Prime Video (rental/purchase)
• Apple TV (rental/purchase)
• YouTube (rental/purchase)
• UAKino — search for film

Note: availability may vary by region.