Ezra (2023 film)
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Directed by | Tony Goldwyn |
Written by | Tony Spiridakis |
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Cinematography | Daniel Moder |
Edited by | Sabine Hoffman |
Music by | Carlos Rafael Rivera |
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Distributed by | Bleecker Street |
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Running time | 100 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Ezra is a 2023 American comedy drama film directed by Tony Goldwyn and written by Tony Spiridakis. It stars Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, Vera Farmiga, Whoopi Goldberg, Rainn Wilson, Goldwyn, William Fitzgerald, and Robert De Niro.
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2023. It is scheduled to be released theatrically on May 31, 2024.
Premise[edit]
Max Brandel, a stand-up comedian living with his father, Stan, struggles to co-parent his autistic son Ezra with his ex-wife, Jenna. When faced with difficult decisions about their son’s future, Max and Ezra set out on a cross-country road trip.
Cast[edit]
- Bobby Cannavale as Max Brandel[2]
- Robert De Niro as Stan, Max's father[2]
- Rose Byrne as Jenna, Max's ex-wife[3]
- William Fitzgerald as Ezra, Max's son[3]
- Vera Farmiga[3]
- Whoopi Goldberg[3]
- Rainn Wilson[3]
- Tony Goldwyn
- Geoffrey Owens as Robert Segal
- Alex Plank as Dr. Kaplan[4] [5]
Production[edit]
The film was originally announced in May 2022, under the title Inappropriate Behavior.[2] Principal photography occurred in Westwood, New Jersey and Jersey City in September 2022.[6][7]
Release[edit]
Ezra had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2023.[1][8] In November 2023, Bleecker Street acquired distribution rights to the film.[9] The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on May 31, 2024.[10]
Reception[edit]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 77% of 13 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.2/10.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Ezra". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ a b c Yossman, K.J. (May 18, 2022). "Bobby Cannavale, Robert De Niro Set for Tony Goldwyn Comedy Drama 'Inappropriate Behavior,' Mister Smith Entertainment Launch Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Rubin, Rebecca (September 15, 2022). "Bobby Cannavale, Robert De Niro, Rose Byrne to Star in 'Inappropriate Behavior'". Variety. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ Gao, Max (November 9, 2023). "TIFF 2023: Tony Goldwyn eyes fathers and sons in autism drama 'Ezra'". LA Times.
- ^ Chmielewski, Dawn (November 9, 2023). "How Fran Drescher rallied Hollywood actors to a new labor deal". Reuters.
- ^ Quinn, Liam (September 30, 2022). "Robert De Niro, Bobby Cannavale movie 'Inappropriate Behavior' films in Westwood". NorthJersey.com. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ Fry, Chris (September 22, 2022). "'Inappropriate Behavior' with Robert De Niro Begins Filming in Jersey City". Jersey Digs. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 24, 2023). "TIFF Lineup Unveiled Amid Strikes: Awards Contenders 'Dumb Money', 'The Holdovers', 'Rustin'; Starry Pics For Sale With Scarlett Johansson, Kate Winslet, Michael Keaton, Viggo Mortensen & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (November 6, 2023). "Bleecker Street Buys Robert De Niro, Rose Byrne Family Comedy 'Ezra' Following Toronto Film Festival Premiere". Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ "Ezra at an AMC Theatre near you". AMC Theatres. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Ezra". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
External links[edit]
- 2023 films
- 2023 comedy-drama films
- 2020s American films
- 2020s English-language films
- 2020s road comedy-drama films
- American road comedy-drama films
- Bleecker Street films
- Films about autism
- Films about child abduction in the United States
- Films about comedians
- Films about disability in the United States
- Films about father–son relationships
- Films directed by Tony Goldwyn
- Films produced by Jon Kilik
- Films scored by Carlos Rafael Rivera
- Films shot in New Jersey