Don't Think Twice (2016)

When a member of a popular New York City improv troupe gets a huge break, the rest of the group - all best friends - start to realize that not everyone is going to make it after all.

Director:

Mike Birbiglia

Writer:

Mike Birbiglia

Stars:

Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Mike Birbiglia

7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gillian Jacobs	...	Samantha
Mike Birbiglia	...	Miles
Kate Micucci	...	Allison
Tami Sagher	...	Lindsay
Keegan-Michael Key	...	Jack
Emily Skeggs	...	Shy Sarah
Chris Gethard	...	Bill
Brandon Scott Jones	...	Audience Chuck
Sunita Mani	...	Amy
Sondra James	...	Bonnie
Richard Kline	...	Mr. Coughlin
Glenn Wein	...	Psychiatrist
Neil Fleischer	...	Pianist Seth
Erin Darke	...	Natasha
Gary Richardson	...	Gary

Storyline

JACK (Keegan Michael Key) & his girlfriend Samantha (Gillian Jacobs) are a perfect couple who are also Teammates on a popular improv group that perform at a struggling comedy spot in NYC. Together, the team has a family like bond but individually they have their personal dreams of being on the weekly television show "This Weekend Live".

---

Plot Keywords:

improvisation | improv | improvisational comedy | three word title | written by director | 

---

Taglines:

The spotlight's not for everyone.

---

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 July 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Grande Oportunidade

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$92,835, 22 July 2016, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$4,417,983, 25 November 2016

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cold Iron Pictures, Secret Public Productions, The Film Arcade

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to Mike Birbiglia Jimmy Carr agreed to take the role of a fake TV psychic, but the character was lost as 'it was too much of a digression'.

---

Goofs

In the special thanks section of the credits, Jordan Klepper's name is misspelled as Jordon Klepper.

---

Quotes

Liz: I'm pregnant.
Miles: Oh! Um... great. That was fast. Usually it takes atleast four to six weeks.
Liz: [interrupting] No... it's this guy I met in Brazil, I'm pretty sure.
Miles: The... the silent retreat guy? The...
Liz: Yeah.
Miles: Silent guy, was it? You guys just got straight to it, no talking?
Liz: Yeah. No words required.

---

Crazy Credits

During the first part of the credits, pictures taken of the cast during production are being shown.

---

Connections

Referenced in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Wendy Williams/Mike Birbiglia/Brooks Wackerman (2017)

---

Soundtracks

Cherokee
Written by Ben Elkins
Performed by ELEL
Courtesy of Mom + Pop
By arrangement with Hidden Track Music

User Reviews

Heartwarming

Great insight into improv side of the comedy world and the struggles and emotions involved with trying to fulfill the dream of stardom. Both funny and touching,the film follows the ups and downs of each member of an improv troupe as they attempt to find their niche while dealing with day to day struggles with family, relationships and each other. It doesn't have light sabers or magical creatures, but if you can get past that (because you're an intelligent adult with a sense of humor) then I would recommend this film. The casting was perfect and I've added this film to a short list of movies that I can go back to at anytime and enjoy.