Directed by Bradley Cooper, 2025, USA, Rated R, 121 minutes

This heartfelt comedy‑drama stars Will Arnett and Laura Dern as Alex and Tess Novak, a long‑married couple navigating an amicable separation while co‑parenting and re‑discovering themselves. When Alex stumbles into New York’s stand‑up comedy scene as a way to process his emotional upheaval, the couple’s evolving dynamic becomes both humorous and tender. Featuring Bradley Cooper in a supporting role as well, the film premiered as the Closing Night selection at the 2025 New York Film Festival. Critics praised its warmth and relatability, with the Rotten Tomatoes consensus calling it “another terrific relationship study” and The New Yorker describing it as “a charming and introspective comedy that delves into emotional aftermath with dry humor.”

Munson Film Series is sponsored by M&T Bank and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.