Bagboy (2015)
A gloriously strange Adult Swim TV movie in which Dr. Steve Brule tackles the moral weight of grocery store life.
Bagboy - Movie Information
- Original Title: Bagboy
- Release Year: 2015
- Directed by: Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, TV Movie
- Runtime: 22m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Production Companies: Adult Swim, Abso Lutely Productions, Williams Street
- Production Countries: United States of America
Bagboy - Plot
Dr. Steve Brule directs himself in the title role of a rejected sitcom pilot about a Myer's Super Foods bagboy who must decide whether or not to report a shoplifter.
Bagboy - Trailer
Check out a clip from this Adult Swim oddity before diving in.
Bagboy - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Tim Heidecker
- Eric Wareheim
Main Cast
- John C. Reilly
- Micky Dolenz
- Carol Kraft
- Danny Allen
- Robert Axelrod
- David Liebe Hart
- Jake Elliott
- Nancy Munoz
- Pablo Pumphrey
- Scott Stewart
Writers
- Tim Heidecker
- Eric Wareheim
- John C. Reilly
Producers
- Mark Costa
- David Paige
- Clark Reinking
Bagboy - FAQs
Who plays Dr. Steve Brule in Bagboy?
John C. Reilly plays Dr. Steve Brule in Bagboy. The character is a recurring creation from the Tim & Eric universe, and Reilly portrays him here as both the lead actor and co-writer of the film, playing a bumbling grocery store bagboy.
What is Bagboy about?
Bagboy is a parody of low-budget sitcom pilots in which Dr. Steve Brule works as a bagboy at Myer's Super Foods and faces a moral dilemma when he witnesses a shoplifter. The film skewers public access television aesthetics and absurdist workplace comedy tropes.
Who directed Bagboy?
Bagboy was directed by Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, the comedy duo behind Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule. The film is presented as if directed by the fictional Dr. Steve Brule character himself.
When was Bagboy released?
Bagboy was released on February 21, 2015. It aired as part of Adult Swim's programming and was produced by Abso Lutely Productions and Williams Street, the production companies closely associated with the Tim & Eric comedy universe.
Is Bagboy connected to Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule?
Yes. Bagboy exists within the same fictional universe as Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule, the Adult Swim series starring John C. Reilly. It is framed as a rejected sitcom pilot supposedly directed by Dr. Steve Brule himself, extending the character's absurdist lore.
How long is Bagboy?
Bagboy has a runtime of 22 minutes, making it a short-form TV movie. Its brief length is consistent with Adult Swim's tradition of compact, unconventional comedy programming that subverts standard sitcom formats.
Who are the main actors in Bagboy?
The main cast of Bagboy includes John C. Reilly, Micky Dolenz, Carol Kraft, Danny Allen, Robert Axelrod, David Liebe Hart, Jake Elliott, Nancy Munoz, Pablo Pumphrey, and Scott Stewart. John C. Reilly leads the film as the iconic Dr. Steve Brule.
What genre is Bagboy?
Bagboy is a Comedy TV Movie. It blends absurdist humor with a deliberate parody of low-production-value public access television and failed sitcom pilots, hallmarks of the Tim & Eric comedic style developed across their Adult Swim projects.
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