The Disaster Artist 2017
“Based on the true story of one movie so bad it became infamous.”
What is The Disaster Artist?
The Disaster Artist is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 12, 2017
- Studios
- New Line Cinema, Rabbit Bandini Productions, Point Grey Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10
- Episode runtime
- ~104 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- New Line Cinema, Rabbit Bandini Productions, Point Grey Pictures
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Overview
The Disaster Artist is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by New Line Cinema, Rabbit Bandini Productions, Point Grey Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An aspiring actor befriends enigmatic Tommy Wiseau, sparking a wildly misguided film project.”
- Based on a true, infamous Hollywood story
- Directed by James Franco with a tragicomic tone
- Blend of humor and heartfelt moments
- May not appeal to viewers uninterested in behind‑the‑scenes filmmaking narratives
Watch it if you enjoy humorous, true‑story films about eccentric creators.
The film is a comedy‑drama that dramatizes real events, mixing humor with serious moments.
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What is The Disaster Artist about?
It follows an aspiring actor who meets Tommy Wiseau and becomes involved in creating a notoriously bad movie.
Is the film based on real events?
Yes, it is a true‑story adaptation of the making of Tommy Wiseau’s infamous film.
Who directed The Disaster Artist?
James Franco directed the film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 44 minutes.
When and where did the film premiere?
It premiered at the South by Southwest festival on March 12, 2017, and later screened at Toronto and San Sebastian festivals, winning the Golden Shell.
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