As of June 2026, A Futile and Stupid Gesture is a Comedy film from 2018 rated 6.5/10 — streaming now on Netflix. Find out where to watch it below.
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A Futile and Stupid Gesture

2018 1h 41m Comedy ⭐ 6.5 / 10

In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s.

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🎭 Cast of A Futile and Stupid Gesture

Will ForteWill ForteDoug KenneyDomhnall GleesonDomhnall GleesonHenry BeardMartin MullMartin MullModern DougNeil CaseyNeil CaseyBrian McConnachieJon DalyJon DalyBill MurrayNelson FranklinNelson FranklinP.J. O'RourkeJohn GemberlingJohn GemberlingJohn BelushiRick GlassmanRick GlassmanHarold RamisSeth GreenSeth GreenChristopher GuestHarry GroenerHarry GroenerHarry KenneyMax GreenfieldMax GreenfieldChris MillerCamille GuatyCamille GuatyAlex Garcia-Mata

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