The Strange Simons is a 2011 American Dark Comedy written and directed by the Brother's Cohen: Joel and Ethan Coen starring Warren Beatty, Jane Fonda, Kristen Wiig, Skylar Astin, Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, Rooney Mara, Jesse Eisenberg and Bette Midler. The film was well received and praised by audiences and critics performing good at the box office, the film went on to garner a cult following and secured two Oscar Nominations: Best Actor: Warren Beatty and Best Actress: Kristen Wiig. The film was released on February 15th, 2011 theatrically and on DVD and Blu-Ray Format on June 17th, 2011.