Busboys
The brief
Jonah Feingold throws David Spade and Theo Von into a scrappy border town comedy that feels like a podcast green-lit as a movie. The premise is thin but the cast chemistry between Spade's deadpan bitterness and Von's manic energy carries you through stretches where the script clearly needed another pass. Bobby Lee and Tim Dillon pop up just enough to remind you this whole thing started as someone's bit about how restaurant work builds character. If you enjoyed "Waiting" but wished it had more alt-comedy energy and less plot, this hits that sweet spot.
The verdict
If you're a fan of alt-comedy podcasts and can tolerate a loose script held together by comedian chemistry, this is a perfect lazy weekend watch that captures the chaotic energy of Spade and Von riffing together. If you need tight plotting and polished writing in your comedies, you'll find this feels more like an extended improv session than an actual movie.
Watch with
- 👥 Friends who love alt-comedy podcasts
- 👫 Date night if you both enjoy niche humor
- ⚠️ Skip if you need polished storytelling
Heads up
- Restaurant workplace crude humor (moderate)
- Adult language throughout (frequent)
Credits
- Director
- Jonah Feingold
- Cast
- David Spade, Theo Von, Bobby Lee, Tim Dillon, Kam Patterson, Casey Rocket, William Montgomery
Official synopsis
A couple of border town friends think waiting tables will fix everything, but they're mistaken.
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Pizza Movie (2026)
Both comedies about food service workers navigating workplace chaos and friendship.
