"From his darkest fears comes the greatest adventure."

2023

2h 59m

6.7(1364 votes)

Comedy

Adventure

Fantasy

Overview

Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic odyssey back home.

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10 featured cast members

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Joaquin Phoenix

Beau Wassermann

Patti LuPone

Mona Wassermann

Amy Ryan

Grace

Nathan Lane

Roger

Kylie Rogers

Toni

Denis Ménochet

Jeeves

Parker Posey

Elaine Bray

Zoe Lister-Jones

Young Mona

Armen Nahapetian

Teen Beau

Julia Antonelli

Teen Elaine

Creative team

Directed by: Ari Aster
Written by: Ari Aster
Produced by: Ari Aster
Lars Knudsen

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