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) and 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".

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Plot Keywords:

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

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Taglines:

The spotlight's not for everyone.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

Was shown at SXSW '16 in Austin, Texas.

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Goofs

When Bill reads a Huffington Post article about Jack's casting, it explains that Daniel Radcliffe will be hosting the season premiere. When Lindsay reads a LaughSpin article, it says Ben Stiller will be hosting the season premiere. When the season premiere finally occurs, Lena Dunham hosts.

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Quotes

Samantha: Del Close once said watching great improv is like watching people put the plane together when they're already in the sky.

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Crazy Credits

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

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Taraji P. Henson/Mike Birbiglia/FKA Twigs (2016)

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Soundtracks

Sink / Let It Sway
Written by John Cardwell, Philip Dickey and William Knauer
Performed by Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
Courtesy of Polyvinyl Record Co.
By arrangement with Bank Robber 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.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 July 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Don't Think Twice

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$92,835, 24 July 2016

Gross USA:

$4,417,667

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$4,417,667

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cold Iron Pictures, Secret Public Productions, The Film Arcade

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Color Black and White (archive footage)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1