Release Date

27 May, 2026

Runtime

01:25: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Adulting is a joke

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.

Original Title

جون أشقر: عم جرّب

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Actors

John Achkar

Gad Elmaleh

Crew

John Achkar

Gianluca Chakra

John Achkar

Raffi Feghali

Maria Lyan

Raffi Feghali

Nathan Trompas

Samer Akl

Carine Chaibane

Eli Touma

Nicolas Torloting

Martin Lescieux

Ouafi Djakliou

Allan Ladjadj