is a gritty, independent drama based on the real-life memoirs of Hollywood screenwriter Jerry Stahl . The film is best known for Ben Stiller's raw, dramatic performance as Stahl, marking a major departure from his usual comedic roles. 🎬 Core Premise
as Nicky: Stahl's friend and fellow drug addict. Permanent Midnight(1998)
: The film chronicles Stahl's meteoric rise as a TV writer for shows like ALF (fictionalized as Mr. Chompers ) and his simultaneous downward spiral into a $6,000-a-week heroin addiction . is a gritty, independent drama based on the
as Jana: A high-powered Hollywood literary agent. ⚠️ Content & Viewer Guide is a gritty
is a gritty, independent drama based on the real-life memoirs of Hollywood screenwriter Jerry Stahl . The film is best known for Ben Stiller's raw, dramatic performance as Stahl, marking a major departure from his usual comedic roles. 🎬 Core Premise
as Nicky: Stahl's friend and fellow drug addict.
: The film chronicles Stahl's meteoric rise as a TV writer for shows like ALF (fictionalized as Mr. Chompers ) and his simultaneous downward spiral into a $6,000-a-week heroin addiction .
as Jana: A high-powered Hollywood literary agent. ⚠️ Content & Viewer Guide