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This Is John (2003): Cast

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This Is John is a 2003 short drama directed by Jay Duplass, starring Mark Duplass as John Ashford. It runs 8 minutes.

This Is John (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Director
Jay Duplass
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is This Is John About?

The premise of This Is John without spoilers.

John finds his self‑esteem battered by the most mundane task: crafting the perfect outgoing voicemail. As he wrestles with the answering machine, the film humorously exposes how tiny, everyday frustrations can erode confidence, turning a simple recording into an existential showdown.

This Is John Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • answering machine
  • voice message
Cast & crew

This Is John Cast & Characters

Mark Duplass plays John Ashford in This Is John. Directed by Jay Duplass.

Videos

This Is John Videos

The featurette of This Is John.

Jay & Mark Duplass - This is John (2003)

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FAQ

This Is John FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of This Is John, each answered in a sentence.

How long is This Is John?

This Is John runs 8 minutes.

When was This Is John released?

This Is John was released on January 16, 2003.

Who directed This Is John?

This Is John was directed by Jay Duplass.

More films by Jay Duplass

Who is in the cast of This Is John?

This Is John stars Mark Duplass as John Ashford.

Does This Is John have a post-credit scene?

No. This Is John has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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