IMDb 7.2 2017 HD

Lazybones

Lazybones

2017
Comedy Drama
81 min NR USA
7.2 IMDB

Ben, a wannabe stand up comedian in Melbourne, doesn't live for the weekend like the O'Jays hit song, in fact he finds that philosophy kinda depressing. Spending most…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Michael Jones / Caitlin Farrugia
Starring
Jackson Tozer / Fabiana Weiner / Troy Larkin / Eva Seymour / Shane Savage / Paul Verhoeven

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

thoughtful introspective relatable melancholic understated earnest aimless quiet realistic searching languid existential

Reviews

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Priya Sharma
Apr 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Lazybones' offers a thoughtful, if at times slow-burning, examination of a young man's search for meaning. Jackson Tozer is earnest as Ben, a comedian whose existential ponderings form the core of this Melbourne-set drama. The film’s strength lies…

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David Miller
Apr 13, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The premise of 'Lazybones'—a comedian questioning his life's trajectory—holds promise, and Jackson Tozer embodies this struggle with a quiet intensity. Set against the backdrop of Melbourne, the film attempts to capture a specific brand of contemporary disquiet. The…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 13, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'Lazybones', Jackson Tozer delivers a compelling performance as Ben, a Melbourne comedian grappling with the big questions. The film eschews bombast for quiet contemplation, exploring the universal feeling of searching for more. Director's approach, presumably understated, allows…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 13, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Lazybones' presents a familiar portrait of millennial ennui, centred on Jackson Tozer's Ben, a comedian wrestling with purpose. The film’s Melbourne setting provides a tangible backdrop, but the narrative often feels as aimless as its protagonist. While Tozer’s…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Jackson Tozer anchors 'Lazybones' as Ben, a Melbourne soul adrift. The film posits a relatable premise: the quiet desperation beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives. While the narrative doesn't reinvent the wheel of the quarter-life crisis genre,…

FAQs

While Ben is a wannabe stand-up comedian, 'Lazybones' seems to be less about the pursuit of fame and more about his internal journey. The plot summary highlights his questioning of whether there's 'more to this' than his current life, which involves performing, driving, and socialising. The film appears to be a character study exploring existential themes and the search for meaning, with his comedic aspirations serving as a backdrop to this deeper personal quest.