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I Used to Be Funny

I Used to Be Funny

2023Movie⏱️ 1h 45mNot Rated
ComedyDramaMystery
6.5
IMDB Rating
4,678 votes

Sam, a stand-up comedian struggling with PTSD, weighs whether or not to join the search for a missing teenage girl she used to nanny.

Director
Ally Pankiw
Writers
N/A
Stars
Rachel Sennott, Olga Petsa, Jason Jones
Release Date
June 18, 2024
Language
English
Country
Canada, United Kingdom
🎯 8
Nominations
💬 24
Reviews
📋 12.6K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Rachel Sennott
Rachel Sennott
as Sam Cowell
Olga Petsa
Olga Petsa
as Brooke Renner
Jason Jones
Jason Jones
as Cameron Renner
Sabrina Jalees
Sabrina Jalees
as Paige
Caleb Hearon
Caleb Hearon
as Philip
Ennis Esmer
Ennis Esmer
as Noah
Dani Kind
Dani Kind
as Jill
Hoodo Hersi
Hoodo Hersi
as Zara
Dan Beirne
Dan Beirne
as Tim
Stephen Alexander
Stephen Alexander
as Nathan

💰 Box Office

$171,756
Worldwide Gross
$171,756
Domestic Gross
$29,499
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
2.00 : 1
Color
Color
Production
Barn 12, Crave, Ontario Creates

🏷️ Keywords

nanny child relationshipgirlnannyfemale protagoniststand up comedian

🎯 Categories

WhodunnitComedyDramaMystery

⭐ Featured Review

I cant stop crying.
by ashestep2025-03-06
10/10

"Holy moly, guacamole, dude-this movie absolutely blew me away. Hands down, it's the most powerful and realistic portrayal of PTSD from rape and assault that I've ever seen. It doesn't shy away from the raw, gut-wrenching reality of trauma, and honestly, I felt every second of it. The flashbacks were intense, hitting me hard, but that only proves how well this film captured the experience. It wasn't just a story-it was a visceral, emotional journey. Caleb was such a compelling side character, providing just the right balance of support without overshadowing the depth of the..."

💡 Did You Know?

Director Ally Pankiw was dating Muna member Naomi McPherson during the production of the film, but have since broken up. Naomi is still second to the top of special thanks during credits, and two Muna songs feature during the film.

📖 Synopsis

Sam, a stand-up comedian struggling with PTSD, weighs whether or not to join the search for a missing teenage girl she used to nanny.