Bradley Cooper turns to the world of stand-up comedy in his third feature film, Is This Thing On?
Based on the life of Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop, the comedy-drama follows Alex Novak, who finds renewed purpose participating in the New York stand-up scene in the face of an impending divorce.
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Will Arnett and Laura Dern lead the film’s cast, alongside Andra Day, Amy Sedaris, Sean Hayes, Christine Ebersole and Ciarán Hinds. Cooper also makes an appearance on-screen as Alex’s best friend, Balls.
Is This Thing On? debuted in the US on December 19, 2025, and arrives in UK cinemas from January 30, 2026.
Who composed the soundtrack for Is This Thing On?
The film’s score is by James Newberry, whose previous credits include Barron’s Cove, Move Ya Body: The Birth Of House and Enigma for HBO.
You can stream the full soundtrack below.
What other songs feature in the film?
Is This Thing On? packs a number of needle drops throughout, including songs by Queen and David Bowie, Andra Day, and Diana Krall. You can check out all the songs below.
‘Send Help’ – Aesop Rock
‘John Something’ – Aesop Rock
‘The Call Of The Wild’ – Batu Sener
‘I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)’ – Gayla Peevey
‘Tigress & Tweed’ – Andra Day
‘I’ll Push On’ – The Olive Tree Madmen
‘Trigger Hippie’ – Morcheeba
‘Under Pressure’ – Queen, David Bowie
‘Let’s Fall In Love’ – Diana Krall