---
title: "Is This Thing On?"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/is-this-thing-on-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1140498
imdb_id: "tt28083456"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 121
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 219
content_rating: "R"
---

# Is This Thing On? (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/is-this-thing-on-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Is This Thing On? is a 2025 comedy, drama, and romance film released on December 19, 2025 in the US, directed with a 2-hour and 1-minute runtime and an R rating. The story centers on Alex and Tess as their marriage quietly unravels, leading Alex toward the New York comedy scene and forcing Tess to confront the sacrifices she made for their family while they navigate co-parenting and identity.

Culturally and narratively, the film explores middle age, impending divorce, and whether love can take a new form. It blends comedic elements with dramatic explorations of personal sacrifice and emotional transition.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An unravelling marriage leads Alex into the New York comedy scene and Tess toward personal reckoning."

### Why Watch
- Explores the complexities of middle age and impending divorce.
- Follows Alex's journey into the New York comedy scene for new purpose.
- Examines Tess confronting the sacrifices she made for their family.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It deals with heavy emotional themes regarding a quiet marriage unravelling.
- Tone & Suitability: Rated R, this film runs for 2 hours and 1 minute with a dramatic and comedic tone.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #marriage-unravelling, #divorce, #midlife-crisis, #new-york-comedy, #co-parenting, #identity, #romantic-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bradley Cooper
- **Networks / Studios**: Searchlight Pictures, Archery Pictures, Lea Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Will Arnett** as *Alex Novak*
- **Laura Dern** as *Tess Novak*
- **Andra Day** as *Christine*
- **Bradley Cooper** as *Balls*
- **Christine Ebersole** as *Marilyn*
- **Ciarán Hinds** as *Jan*
- **Amy Sedaris** as *Kemp*
- **Sean Hayes** as *Stephen*
- **Scott Icenogle** as *Geoffrey*
- **Blake Kane** as *Felix*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Is This Thing On?
Streaming availability can be checked through standard movie platform listings, as the film was released in US theaters on December 19, 2025.

### Q: Is Is This Thing On? worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are interested in a character-driven story about marriage, divorce, and personal reinvention.

### Q: What is the runtime or duration?
The film has a total runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute.

### Q: Are there multiple episodes or seasons?
No, Is This Thing On? is a feature film with a single runtime rather than an episodic series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Is This Thing On? — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1140498)
- [Is This Thing On? (2025) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28083456/fullcredits/)
- [Is This Thing On? (2025) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1140498-is-this-thing-on/cast)
- [Is This Thing On? (2025) - Bradley Cooper | Cast and Crew ...](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/is-this-thing-on-am652042/cast-crew)
- [Is This Thing On? (film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Is_This_Thing_On%3F_(film))
- [Is This Thing On?](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*