IMDb 7.3 2017 HD

The Disaster Artist

The Disaster Artist

2017
Comedy Drama
104 min R USA
7.105 / 10
7.3 IMDB

An aspiring actor in Hollywood meets an enigmatic stranger by the name of Tommy Wiseau, the meeting leads the actor down a path nobody could have predicted; creating…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director James Franco / Neil Lewis / Jonathan Watson
Starring
Dave Franco / James Franco / Seth Rogen / Ari Graynor / Alison Brie / Jacki Weaver / Paul Scheer / Zac Efron

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

hilarious bizarre heartwarming cult classic eccentric ambitious odd well-acted unique entertaining charming misguided

Reviews

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Penelope Croft
Apr 13, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt exploration of Hollywood’s underbelly, 'The Disaster Artist' is a testament to the power of collective delusion and unwavering friendship. James Franco’s commitment to embodying Tommy Wiseau is extraordinary, offering a performance that is…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 13, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'The Disaster Artist' is a love letter to cinematic ambition, however misplaced. James Franco’s performance as Tommy Wiseau is nothing short of mesmerising, a performance that feels both deeply researched and intuitively understood. The film’s strength lies in…

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Isobel Carmichael
Apr 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This is a peculiar beast of a film, one that revels in the train wreck that was 'The Room's' production. Dave Franco grounds the narrative as the increasingly bewildered Greg, while James Franco fully embodies the enigmatic Tommy…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 13, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A genuinely surprising delight, 'The Disaster Artist' transcends its premise of 'so bad it's good.' James Franco’s portrayal of Tommy Wiseau is a masterclass in character immersion, capturing the man’s inexplicable charisma and profound oddity without resorting to…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 13, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

James Franco directs and stars in this remarkably affectionate, yet unflinching, look at the making of 'The Room.' Dave Franco is superb as the earnest Greg Sestero, serving as our guide through the surreal landscape of Tommy Wiseau's…

FAQs

The film has significantly amplified the cult status of 'The Room' and introduced Tommy Wiseau's story to a wider audience. It sparked renewed interest in the film's creation, celebrating the dedication and peculiar vision behind such a notorious project. 'The Disaster Artist' has been lauded for its ability to find humour and humanity in what could have been a purely mocking portrayal, cementing its place as a beloved behind-the-scenes Hollywood tale.