The Compleat Al (1985)

1h 42m United States of America

Plot

A playful homage to the 1982 documentary about The Beatles, The Compleat Al presents a mockumentary exploration of "Weird Al" Yankovic's life up until 1985. Blending fact with fiction, it traces his journey from childhood through high school and college, highlighting his rise to fame as a Grammy-winning parody artist. The film features memorable segments from AL-TV, highlights of his Japan tour, and a humorous retelling of his iconic permission saga with Michael Jackson for "Eat It." Fans will enjoy classic music video hits like "Ricky," "Like a Surgeon," and the award-winning "Eat It."