Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.
Directed by R. J. Cutler
comedian
mental breakdown
archive footage
mental disorders
portrait of an artist
manic depression
celebrity interview
actor
life and career
drug addict
mental issues
documentary portrait
identity struggle
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Cast
John Belushi
Self (archive footage)
Judith Belushi-Pisano
Self (archive footage)
Harold Ramis
Self (archive footage)
Dan Aykroyd
Self (archive footage)
Chevy Chase
Self (archive footage)
John Landis
Self (archive footage)
Penny Marshall
Self (archive footage)
Lorne Michaels
Self (archive footage)
Jim Belushi
Self (archive footage)
Ivan Reitman
Self (archive footage)
Bill Hader
John Belushi (voice)
Carrie Fisher
Self (archive footage)
Crew
R. J. Cutler
Director
R. J. Cutler
Writer
John Battsek
Producer
R. J. Cutler
Producer
Vinnie Malhotra
Executive Producer
Sean Daniel
Executive Producer
Popular Reviews
21 reviews
James
6.0★ · 01/27/26
I envy those living in the timeline where the Belushi/Akroyd Ghostbusters happened
I envy those living in the timeline where the Belushi/Akroyd Ghostbusters happened
WooWoo
7.0★ · 10/24/25
This movie started off really funny but by the end it was actually incredibly sad. It really shows the truth about addiction and how it can destroy not only the addicted persons life but also the people that love him. It also shows the nature of fame and how it can change some people for the worst. It’s always so sad to see that he was never able to get help with his addiction which ultimately led to his death. And omg Judy talking after he died was just so so sad.
This movie started off really funny but by the end it was actually incredibly sad. It really shows the truth about addiction and how it can destroy not only the addicted persons life but also the people that love him. It also shows the nature of fame and how it can change some people for the worst. It’s always so sad to see that he was never able to get help with his addiction which ultimately led to his death. And omg Judy talking after he died was just so so sad.
Alex
8.0★ · 06/24/24
There he goes…Gods own prototype…
There he goes…Gods own prototype…
colinbuxtonn
6.0★ · 01/01/21
very similar to gilda (the film about fellow comedienne gilda radner), and i enjoyed this quite a bit too. belushu isn’t as easy to latch onto but he’s a way more complicated figure as well which works out
very similar to gilda (the film about fellow comedienne gilda radner), and i enjoyed this quite a bit too. belushu isn’t as easy to latch onto but he’s a way more complicated figure as well which works out
Jordan
6.6★ · 12/04/20
The animated sections were more distracting than anything, but it was cool to learn about the comedy legend.
The animated sections were more distracting than anything, but it was cool to learn about the comedy legend.
