Gleason (2002)

In the radiant zenith of his career, Gleason is a man who possesses everything – adoring women, boundless wealth, and unparalleled power. Yet, he is persistently shadowed by the specters of his humble beginnings. His early years are a whirlwind of amateur performances in dimly lit, lowly clubs and relentless gag-theft from the city's finest comics. In this chaotic world, he finds a beacon of love in Genevieve, a mesmerizing dancer, whom he eventually weds. However, Gleason's role as a husband and father is far from perfect. He is lured away from his family by the hypnotic siren call of Hollywood. His brash personality, inflated ego, and abrasive arrogance strain his relationships, alienating his directors and the man responsible for his discovery. A fallen star, Gleason finds himself back in New York, where fortune gifts him with a rare second chance in the form of the budding medium of television. He seizes this opportunity, crafting some of the most memorable characters in television history, and swiftly becomes the buzz of the small screen. Despite his professional triumphs, Gleason's personal life is a stormy sea, constantly churned by demons of rage, alcohol addiction, and gnawing insecurity. As he navigates this tumultuous reality, will Gleason manage to retain his shining status, or will his life unravel like a poorly stitched tapestry?

Gleason is a drama movie featuring Brad Garrett and directed by Howard Deutch.

Gleason is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Crackle, FILMRISE, Freevee, Peacock, Peacock Premium, Plex, Plex Player, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and it's also available on Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel .

It is also possible to buy Gleason on Amazon Video.