---
title: "Quasi"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/quasi-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 893752
imdb_id: "tt1609497"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 88
content_rating: "R"
---

# Quasi (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/quasi-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Quasi is a 2023 American satirical comedy film directed by Kevin Heffernan and written by Heffernan alongside fellow Broken Lizard members Steve Lemme, Jay Chandrasekhar, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske. It is a comedic take on the story of Quasimodo set in medieval France.

The film follows a hapless hunchback who yearns for love and finds himself trapped in the middle of a murderous feud when the Pope and the King of France each order him to kill the other. Released in the United States on Hulu, the film runs for one hour and thirty-nine minutes and features mature content.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A hapless hunchback gets caught in a murderous feud between the Pope and the King of France."

### Why Watch
- It is a satirical comedy film created by the comic troupe Broken Lizard.
- The plot follows a hapless hunchback ordered by both the Pope and the King of France to kill each other.
- The film features cast members including Brian Cox, Steve Lemme, Jay Chandrasekhar, and Kevin Heffernan.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film contains mature content and may not be suitable for all readers or viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature content and is rated R.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #satirical-comedy, #medieval-france, #hapless-hunchback, #murderous-feud, #broken-lizard, #mature-content

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Crave Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kevin Heffernan
- **Networks / Studios**: Broken Lizard Industries, Cataland Films, Searchlight Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brian Cox** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Kevin Heffernan** as *Duchamp / Henri-Francoise*
- **Steve Lemme** as *Quasi / Jester*
- **Jay Chandrasekhar** as *King Guy / Blouin*
- **Paul Soter** as *Pope Cornelius / Lucien*
- **Erik Stolhanske** as *Cardinal Claude / Michel*
- **Adrianne Palicki** as *Queen Catherine*
- **Gabriel Hogan** as *Jonathan*
- **Roman Mitichyan** as *King Guard*
- **Michael Yurchak** as *Pope's Priest Giuseppe*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Quasi?
It was released on Hulu in the U.S.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy American satirical comedy films from the Broken Lizard comic troupe.

### Q: Binge duration?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes.

### Q: Essential episodes?
Quasi is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Quasi — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/893752)
- [Quasi (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quasi_(film))
- [Quasi (2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/893752-quasi/cast)
- [Quasi (2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1609497/)
- [Quasi (film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Quasi_(film))
- [QUASI - amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/stores/QUASI/page/FD3FE1A7-E749-4C8B-8739-56DE1219FE1C)

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