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IMDb rating
6.8
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7.2

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Critic John Nugent
rated 8

Like any good “Weird Al” song parody, Weird takes the music-biopic template and transforms it into something utterly absurd. The result is a polka-popping, piss-taking joy.

Read full review at Empire
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Critic Tim Robey
rated 6

...played by a frizzy-wigged, very game Daniel Radcliffe, whose main response to being cast in this cheerfully slapdash faux-biopic is to look like he’s having the time of his life.

Read full review at The Telegraph
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Critic Andy Lea
rated 6

...in its best moments, Weird has the zingers of a Naked Gun movie (Yankovic had cameos in three of them) and the offbeat humour of 80s’ TV series The Comic Strip Presents.

Read full review at Daily Express
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Cast & Crew

Eric Appel
As Captain Buffoon (voice)
Eric Appel
Director
Eric Appel
Writer
Patton Oswalt
As Heckler
Jack Black
As Wolfman Jack
Seth Green
As Radio DJ (voice)
Thomas Lennon
As Salesman
Michael McKean
As Sleazy MC

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What is Weird: The Al Yankovic Story about? Toggle content

"Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" is a biographical comedy-drama film that explores the life and career of the famous musician and comedian, "Weird Al" Yankovic. From his early days as a polka-playing teenager to his rise to fame with hits like "Eat It" and "Like a Surgeon," the film takes audiences on a wild ride through Yankovic's unconventional journey. The movie features cameos from various celebrities, including Conan O'Brien, Jorma Taccone, Nina West, Akiva Schaffer, David Dastmalchian, Paul F. Tompkins, Demetri Martin, and Emo Philips. With its colorful cast of characters and outrageous plot twists, "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" promises to be an unforgettable comedy experience.

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When was Weird: The Al Yankovic Story released for streaming? Toggle content

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story was released for streaming on November 4, 2022.