Distributed by A24 in the United States and Warner Bros. in international markets , '' The Disaster Artist '' began a limited release on December 1 , 2017 , before opening wide on December 8 , 2017 . It received positive reviews from critics , with James Franco 's portrayal of Wiseau as well as the film 's humor and screenplay receiving praise , and was chosen by the National Board of Review as one of the top ten films of 2017 . At the 75th Golden Globe Awards , James Franco won the award for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy ; the film was also nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy . Franco also received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the 24th Screen Actors Guild Awards , and the film earned a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 90th Academy Awards
90th Academy Awards
90th Academy Awards
The Disaster Artist (film)