Directed by:
Jessica YuScreenplay:
Jen D'AngeloCinematography:
Adrian Peng CorreiaComposer:
Nick UrataCast:
Awkwafina, Sandra Oh, Will Ferrell, Jason Schwartzman, Holland Taylor, Tony Hale, Angela Trimbur, Joe Chrest, Charlie Talbert, Amy Tolsky, Camrus Johnson (more)VOD (1)
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Humdrum homebody Annie (Awkwafina) loves only two things, her pug Mr. Linguini and her favorite game show, Can't Stop the Quiz. In fact, she’s never missed an episode, turning into a trivia savant over the years. But when her gambling addicted mother absconds to Macau, a vengeful bookie kidnaps Mr. Linguini, holding him hostage until the debts can be repaid. Reluctantly reuniting with her older sister Jenny (Sandra Oh), a capricious oddball stuck in a state of whimsy and arrested development, the duo plot a way to get Jenny on Can't Stop the Quiz to make the money back and save her precious pooch. Awkwafina and Oh have irresistible chemistry as the ultimate odd couple, bringing bickering sisters to new heights under the steady hand of Academy Award® winner director Jessica Yu who imparts this winning comedy with equal measures of humor and heart. (AFI Fest)
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A delightful comedy with a clever concept — something the Americans do well. It might not have you rolling on the floor laughing, but it's the perfect way to unwind, just like with any classic American comedy. Awkwafina and Sandra Oh are fantastic in their roles, and Will Ferrell as the quiz show host is quintessentially himself. You can tell all those quirky moments come straight from his mind, and it’s hard not to smile whenever he’s on screen. In the end, it’s more than enough for a relaxed evening.
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