Top billed cast

1. 

   Rachel Sennott

   Sam Cowell

2. 

   Olga Petsa

   Brooke Renner

3. 

   Jason Jones

   Cameron Renner

4. 

   Sabrina Jalees

   Paige

5. 

   Caleb Hearon

   Philip

6. 

   Ennis Esmer

   Noah

7. 

   Dani Kind

   Jill

8. 

   Hoodo Hersi

   Zara

9. 

   Dan Beirne

   Tim

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Reviews

A review by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Written by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots on 2024-07-17

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 story of emotional suffering, fractured relationships, and the long-term process of reclaiming happiness and a sense of identity.

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$2,000,000.00

Revenue
$160,499.00

Keywords

• post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
• toronto, canada
• nanny
• comedian
• melancholy
• female protagonist
• woman director
• sexual assault
• candid
• intimate
• missing girl
• understated
• sentimental
• compassionate
• disheartening
• earnest
• tragic