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Standing Up, Falling Down

Name: Standing Up, Falling Down
Director: Matt Ratner
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2020-02-21
Cast: Billy Crystal, Ben Schwartz, Grace Gummer, Eloise Mumford, John Behlmann

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An unlikely friendship kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A. — forced to move back home to Eastern Long Island with his tail between his legs — and a tragically flawed, but charming and charismatic, alcoholic dermatologist. Discovering to be kindred spirits, each helps the other find healing, in addition to the confidence to face the "failures" in their lives.

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Cast

Billy CrystalBen SchwartzGrace GummerEloise MumfordJohn BehlmannDavid CastañedaKevin DunnDebra MonkNate CorddryCaitlin McGeeLeonard OuztsNathan James

Director

Matt Ratner

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