With “I Used to Be Funny,” writer / director Ally Pankiw intertwines mystery and emotional depth to create a compelling narrative in her dark dramedy about a missing teenage girl and her friendship with a stand-up comedian with a debilitating case of PTSD. By exploring the various complexities of trauma, recovery, and healing in a refreshing, honest way, the film is poignant and feels highly personal. This is a…
Sam, an aspiring stand-up comedian and au pair struggling with PTSD, weighs whether to join the search for Brooke, a missing teenage girl she used to nanny. As she fights to recover from her trauma and return to the stage, memories of her deep bond with Brooke rush back—making it impossible to ignore her disappearance.
Top Cast
Rachel Sennott
Sam Cowell
Olga Petsa
Brooke Renner
Jason Jones
Cameron Renner
Sabrina Jalees
Paige
Caleb Hearon
Philip
Ennis Esmer
Noah
Dani Kind
Jill
Hoodo Hersi
Zara
Dan Beirne
Tim
Stephen Alexander
Nathan
Miguel Rivas
Officer Conrad Lawrence
Marvin Kaye
Officer Jim Gerrard
Paloma Nuñez
Female Defense Lawyer
Kathy Imrie
Judge Mathers
Janice Mendes
Female Police Officer
Matia Jackett
Candace
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What is I Used to Be Funny about?
Sam, an aspiring stand-up comedian and au pair struggling with PTSD, weighs whether to join the search for Brooke, a missing teenage girl she used to nanny. As she fights to recover from her trauma and return to the stage, memories of her deep bond with Brooke rush back—making…
When was I Used to Be Funny released?
I Used to Be Funny was released in 2024.
What genres does I Used to Be Funny belong to?
I Used to Be Funny is categorised as Drama, Comedy.
Who stars in I Used to Be Funny?
The cast of I Used to Be Funny includes Rachel Sennott, Olga Petsa, Jason Jones, Sabrina Jalees, Caleb Hearon.