IS THIS THING ON – Official Trailer (2025) | Searchlight Pictures

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Searchlight Pictures presents IS THIS THING ON, a heartfelt and witty new drama-comedy that explores creativity, connection, and the fear of being truly seen.
This official trailer offers a deep dive into the emotional and comedic journey of an artist trying to find their voice in a world full of noise.

Blending sharp humor with moving character moments, IS THIS THING ON shines with Searchlight’s signature storytelling—authentic performances, grounded themes, and cinematic charm.

🎬 Studio: Searchlight Pictures
🎥 Category: Drama • Comedy
📀 Quality: 1080p • h264
📅 Release: 2025 (expected)

A must-watch for fans of The Holdovers, Little Miss Sunshine, Lady Bird, and character-driven indie dramedies.

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00:00Fifteen-buck cover to get a drink hey yeah how come she didn't have to pay 15 bucks she

00:08signs up for the open mic look at me I kind of look like the guy who tells you the ferris wheel

00:14doesn't work at the amusement park I gotta date better man my ex wouldn't let me touch his magic

00:18the gathering cards I'm gonna shake it up tonight so let's put your hands together for Alex Novak

00:24I think I'm getting a divorce what tipped me off was that I'm living in an apartment on my own

00:42and my wife and kids don't live there that was probably the the biggest clue

00:49what is the problem I don't know it's complicated you don't have to tell me that I guess we just

00:57slowly grew away from each other you two have always been very different and you and dad are

01:02twins your father is an immigrant to this country I know that and I've always been a woman who wants

01:06the taste of the exotic Jesus mom why are you doing stand-up getting a divorce you cheated no you didn't

01:14cheat and you get a divorce oh that's some white guy shit I've been doing stand-up this is like a

01:22hobby well I'm not about to quit my job and go on tour it's just that's something I look forward to

01:26hey listen do you mind if I dropped him off here for a couple hours don't ambush me like this in

01:31front of the boys you suck you suck you meant for me I'm doing great I'm paying rent on a shitty

01:37apartment and mortgage for a house that I don't even live in anymore so I'm the only one who doesn't

01:42know about this that goes this year I want to achieve do you have goals dad oh of course I do

01:50you knew I was struggling you left me alone I left you alone you checked out I was unhappy in our

02:00marriage I wasn't unhappy with our marriage man I wish I had a punchline

02:12what I like about you is you're so innocent you're not naive you're innocent you are good I mean

02:17you're bad at stand-up but you're good you have a good heart

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