Standing Up, Falling Down

Standing Up, Falling Down

A comedy about second chances.

2020 · 91 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Drama

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.

Directed by Matt Ratner · Written by Peter Hoare

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