Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Aziz Ansari's 'Good Fortune' Premieres at Toronto Film Fest
Imagine a guy named Arj who works odd jobs in Los Angeles.
He dreams of making it big in entertainment.
One day, he meets Jeff, a super-rich tech mogul.
Arj becomes Jeff's assistant for a short while, but messes up.
Then, an angel named Gabriel tries to help Arj, but things go wrong.
They make a deal, and Arj and Jeff swap lives.
Now, Arj is rich, and Jeff is his assistant.
The movie makes you laugh while showing how tough it is for people working gig jobs.
It's a fun comedy with a serious side about the struggles of the 'have-nots'.
Aziz Ansari makes his directorial debut with 'Good Fortune'.
The film stars Ansari, Seth Rogen, and Keanu Reeves.
The plot involves a life-swap between a gig worker and a tech mogul, orchestrated by an angel.
The film touches upon themes of the gig economy and economic disparity.
'Good Fortune' premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and is scheduled for theatrical release.
- Who
- Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, and Keanu Reeves star in the film.
- What
- A comedy film about a gig economy worker and a wealthy tech mogul who switch lives with help from an angel.
- When
- Premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.
- Where
- Set in Los Angeles.
- Why
- The film aims to entertain while exploring social issues, particularly those related to the gig economy.
- Director
- Aziz Ansari
- Starring
- Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, Keanu Reeves, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh
- Release Date
- October 17, 2025
- Running Time
- 1 hour and 38 minutes
- Rating
- R
- Festival
- Toronto Film Festival