@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.
On the rocky path to sobriety after a life-changing accident, John Callahan discovers the healing power of art, willing his injured hands into drawing hilarious, often controversial cartoons, which bring him a new lease on life.
Quick Stats
6.7
TMDB Rating
768
Votes
1h 55m
Runtime
$3.5M
Budget
$4.2M
Box Office
120%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorGus Van Sant
WriterJohn Callahan
CinematographyChristopher Blauvelt
ComposerDanny Elfman
EditorGus Van Sant
Production DesignJahmin Assa
Produced by
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Where to Watch
Streaming
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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
Joaquin Phoenix
John Callahan
Jonah Hill
Donny
Rooney Mara
Annu
Jack Black
Dexter
Tony Greenhand
Tim
Beth Ditto
Reba
Mark Webber
Mike
Ronnie Adrian
Martingale
Kim Gordon
Corky
Udo Kier
Hans
Carrie Brownstein
Suzanne
E
Ethan Tindukasiri
Skateboarder #1
Sunny Suljic
Skateboarder #2
Cree Kawa
Skateboarder #3
Nolan Gross
Skateboarder #4
