Director: Jonah Feingold
Cast: David Spade, Theo Von, Jimmy Gonzales
Busboys is a 2026 American comedy film directed by Jonah Feingold, following two hopelessly optimistic buddies who convince themselves that landing jobs as restaurant busboys will magically fix everything wrong with their lives — with results that are neither entirely catastrophic nor entirely triumphant.
What is Busboys about?
Two lifelong friends, adrift and desperate for a change of fortune, hit upon what seems to them a foolproof plan: get hired at a busy restaurant and let the tips, camaraderie, and steady routine sort out their chaotic lives. Once on the floor, clearing plates and dodging demanding customers, they discover that the restaurant world has a rhythm all its own — one that tests their friendship, their patience, and their spectacularly low ambitions. The job does not solve their problems so much as trade the old ones for a fresh set, each more absurd than the last. What begins as a get-their-life-together scheme gradually becomes something more genuine: a story about two people figuring out who they actually are when they stop coasting.
Cast & crew
The film is directed by Jonah Feingold, known for sharp comedic timing and character-driven work. David Spade brings his trademark deadpan wit as one half of the hapless duo, while stand-up comedian Theo Von supplies an unpredictable, freewheeling energy. Jimmy Gonzales rounds out the central trio, grounding the film's more outlandish moments with an understated presence.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking audiences and the Iranian diaspora, Busboys lands squarely in the tradition of buddy comedies that travel well across cultures — the universal anxiety of feeling stuck, scrambling for a plan, and leaning on a friend when nothing else makes sense resonates regardless of where you grew up. The film's restaurant setting is relatable terrain: many diaspora viewers have worked service-industry jobs at some point, giving the comedy an extra layer of recognition. With a Persian dub available on K-Time, Iranian-Canadian and Iranian-American households can enjoy it together without any language barrier. It is light, easy viewing that does not demand prior knowledge of American pop culture to land its laughs.
Where & how to watch
Busboys is available on K-Time with both a Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Stream it on your browser, TV, or phone with no VPN needed and no geo-blocking. One subscription covers all your devices; cancel anytime.