The Disaster Artist (2017)
Kernel Score: 79% · 3,699 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2017-03-12
Runtime: 104 minutes
Is The Disaster Artist worth watching?
Worth watching. The true story of how Tommy Wiseau made The Room, a famously terrible film. James Franco's Wiseau is funny and oddly touching, and the film works whether or not you've seen the original.
Watch it if you
- like comedies about making films
- enjoy oddball outsiders
- know The Room or want to
Skip it if you
- want a polished comedy
- dislike mocking, awkward humour
Best for: Movie-lover comedy night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Disaster Artist
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 the worst movie ever made.
The Disaster Artist parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Disaster Artist is an R-rated comedy-drama about the making of a notoriously bad film, with strong language.
- Language: Moderate — Rated R, reflecting the film's frequent coarse language typical of a Hollywood behind-the-scenes comedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Disaster Artist
If you liked The Disaster Artist, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Truman Show (1998) — 94%: A man in a strange world, played for comedy and sadness.
- Parasite (2019) — 91%: A sharp, funny story of ambition, with a twist.
- The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) — 95%: Excess and ambition played for dark laughs.
- Marty Supreme (2025) — 85%: An obsessive striver chases a dream.
- Forrest Gump (1994) — 97%: A strange life told with humour and warmth.
- The Pixar Story (2007) — 86%: A look at how a beloved film studio actually made films.
Director
Cast
- Dave Franco as Greg / 'Mark'
- James Franco as Tommy / 'Johnny'
- Seth Rogen as Sandy
- Ari Graynor as Juliette / 'Lisa'
- Alison Brie as Amber
- Jacki Weaver as Carolyn / 'Claudette'
- Paul Scheer as Raphael
- Zac Efron as Dan / 'Chris-R'
- Josh Hutcherson as Philip / 'Denny'
- June Diane Raphael as Robyn / 'Michelle'
The Disaster Artist FAQ
Is The Disaster Artist worth watching?
Worth watching. The true story of how Tommy Wiseau made The Room, a famously terrible film. James Franco's Wiseau is funny and oddly touching, and the film works whether or not you've seen the original.
Where can I watch The Disaster Artist?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Disaster Artist OK for kids?
The Disaster Artist is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Disaster Artist is an R-rated comedy-drama about the making of a notoriously bad film, with strong language.
What movies are like The Disaster Artist?
If you liked The Disaster Artist, try The Truman Show, Parasite, The Wolf of Wall Street and Marty Supreme.