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John Achkar: Tryin'

2026 · 1h 25m · Comedy

Adulting is a joke

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Overview

Comedian John Achkar delivers a heartfelt and hilarious take on the chaos of life in your thirties. While everyone else seems to have it figured out, he’s still just TRYIN’. From everyday absurdities to giving marriage another shot, he proves being a little lost is part of the journey. Filmed live at Paris’s legendary L’Olympia, this marks the first Arabic-language stand-up special by an Arab comedian on its stage. Fresh off a sold-out 85-city global tour, Achkar blends sharp observations, candid stories, and a distinctly Arab perspective that resonates both at home and across the diaspora. Honest, fast-paced, and unfiltered, TRYIN’ turns life’s chaos into comedy gold... reminding us that laughter doesn’t need translation.

Cast

John Achkar

Self

Gad Elmaleh

Gad Elmaleh

uncredited

Crew

Media

Details

Release date
May 27, 2026
Status
Released
Original language
Arabic
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Comedy

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