@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The fantastical tale of a little girl who won't - or can't - follow the rules. Confounded by her clashes with the rule-obsessed world around her, Phoebe seeks enlightenment from her unconventional drama teacher, even as her brilliant but anguished mother looks to Phoebe herself for inspiration.
Quick Stats
7.2
TMDB Rating
169
Votes
1h 40m
Runtime
—
Budget
$73
Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorDaniel Barnz
WriterDaniel Barnz
CinematographyBobby Bukowski
ComposerChristophe Beck
EditorRobert Hoffman
Production DesignPeter Baran
Produced by
Silverwood FilmsVoltage PicturesLifetime
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Elle Fanning
Phoebe Lichten
Felicity Huffman
Hillary Lichten
Patricia Clarkson
Miss Dodger
Bill Pullman
Peter Lichten
Campbell Scott
Principal Davis
Ian Colletti
Jamie
Bailee Madison
Olivia Lichten
Madhur Jaffrey
Miss Reiter
M
Mackenzie Milone
Sally
A
Austin Williams
Tommy
Teala Dunn
Jenny
C
Caitlin Sanchez
Monica
Marquis Rodriguez
Martin
Gracie Lawrence
Julie
A
Alicia Nakhjavan
Ellen
