If you’ve seen his stand-up, you’ll know that Pete Davidson likes to make fun of himself. But it’s also true that Davidson is honest. He speaks openly about his childhood traumas and mental health struggles, and this film about his life is no different than his live performances. It's darkly funny and deeply personal, this time plumbing new depths of his life with the help of director (and patron saint of comedians) Judd Apatow.
Here, Apatow allows Davidson to hell his story in his own irreverent flavor, all while boosting him with directorial flair and his trademark balance of humor and humanity. A triumphant collaboration between Apatow and Davidson, King of Staten Island is rich with nuanced performances and relatable insights into the life of someone slowly but surely healing from pain and coming into his own.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Actor: Action Bronson, Anthony Lee Medina, Bel Powley, Bill Burr, Bonnie McFarlane, Domenick Lombardozzi, Gina Jun, Hank Strong, Jessica Kirson, Jimmy Tatro, Ken Holmes, Kevin Corrigan, Lou Wilson, Luke David Blumm, Lynne Koplitz, Machine Gun Kelly, Marilyn Torres, Mario Polit, Marisa Tomei, Maude Apatow, Michelle Sohn, Mike Vecchione, Moises Arias, Nana Mensah, Nina Hellman, Nyla Durdin, Pamela Adlon, Pauline Chalamet, Pete Davidson, Robert Smigel, Steve Buscemi, Teodorina Bello
Director: Judd Apatow
Rating: R
