Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

The world belongs to the weird.

PG-13 2022 · 108 min · ★ 6.7 · Music, Comedy

Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, this biopic takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.

Directed by Eric Appel · Written by Eric Appel

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