Why Am I Doing This? (2009) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Why Am I Doing This? (2009) — Lester is trying be the next Louis CK… except everyone wants him to be Chris Streaming on Apple TV Store, G...
Why Am I Doing This? (2009) Storyline
Lester is trying be the next Louis CK… except everyone wants him to be Chris Rock. Tony is trying to be the next Tom Hanks… except everyone wants him to be the Chinese delivery boy. Amber thinks she should be the next Jennifer Lawrence… but isn’t. Against all odds, they chase the Hollywood dream, while juggling inter-racial relationships, crazy families and the feeling that they're never going to make it.
Full Cast & Crew
- Anthony Montgomery as Lester
- Tom Huang as Tony
- Emma Caulfield as Amber
- Sheetal Sheth as Nira
- Valarie Pettiford as Natalie
- Dionysio Basco as Danny
- Fernanda Andrade as Marianne
- Alicia Carr as Alice
- Garrett Wang as Vic Vu
- Dannah Feinglass Phirman as Holly
- Lynn Chen as Katie
- Joe Torry as Kenny
- Tamlyn Tomita as Donna
- Camille Mana as Nicky
- Gerry Bednob as Ajay
Why Watch Why Am I Doing This??
The Vibe: Why Am I Doing This? is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 2009. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 4.5/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with comedy-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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