Standing Up, Falling Down
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Standing Up, Falling Down

A comedy about second chances.

An unlikely friendship kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A. — forced to move back home to Eastern Long Island with his tail between his legs — and a tragically flawed, but charming and charismatic, alcoholic dermatologist. Discovering to be kindred spirits, each helps the other find healing, in addition to the confidence to face the "failures" in their lives.

Comedy
Drama

Why watch this

An unlikely friendship kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A. — forced to move back home to Eastern Long Island with his tail between his legs — and a tragically flawed, but charming and charismatic, alcoholic dermatologist. Discovering to be kindred spirits, each helps the other find healing, in addition to the confidence to face the "failures" in their lives.

Released February 21, 2020

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
55
Seasons
-

Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Marty

Ben Schwartz

Ben Schwartz

Scott

Grace Gummer

Grace Gummer

Megan

Eloise Mumford

Eloise Mumford

Becky

John Behlmann

John Behlmann

Owen

David Castañeda

David Castañeda

Ruis

Kevin Dunn

Kevin Dunn

Gary Rollins

Debra Monk

Debra Monk

Jeanie Rollins

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