The Three Stooges

The 2000 biographical comedy drama film "The Three Stooges" is a serious and somber portrayal of the legendary slapstick comedy team, told largely through the eyes of their leader Moe Howard. The film opens with an aging Moe running errands for his agent in 1959, before flashing back to 1925 when he, Larry Fine, and Curly Howard joined comedian Ted Healy's vaudeville act. As they rise to fame, the Stooges face personal and professional challenges, including a debilitating stroke that sidelines Curly, a tumultuous relationship with their former agent, and struggles with money and identity. The film ultimately finds new success through television and live performances, cementing their status as one of the highest-paid comedy acts in the country.