Música (2024 film)

Música is a 2024 American coming-of-age romantic comedy film starring and directed by Rudy Mancuso in his feature film directorial debut. Mancuso also co-wrote the screenplay with Dan Lagana and composed the film’s original soundtrack. Camila Mendes and J.B. Smoove co-star.

Música had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 14, 2024, and was released by Amazon Prime Video on April 4, 2024. It is based on a real life story partly inspired by Rudy's own authentic experience.

Premise
Rudy is a young man plagued by synesthesia in his head. He gets distracted from his relationships and studies due to symphony of everyday sounds and noises.

He struggles to balance his artistic pursuits, like puppetry and music, with the expectations of his mother Maria to embrace his Brazilian heritage in Newark, New Jersey and find a more stable career path.

When Rudy's long-term girlfriend Haley breaks up with him, his mother sets him up with other Brazilian women. However, Rudy ends up meeting and falling for Isabella, a fellow Brazilian American who understands and values his synesthetic experience.

The film follows Rudy as he navigates through a love triangle, seeking a balance between his artistic dreams and his commitment to his family and cultural heritage.

Cast
Additionally, Andy Muschietti appears as a Subway Busker.
 * Rudy Mancuso as Rudy
 * Camila Mendes as Isabella
 * Francesca Reale as Haley
 * J.B. Smoove as Anwar
 * Maria Mancuso as Maria
 * Gabriela Amerth as Jill
 * Andy Grotelueschen as Professor
 * Camila Senna as Luana
 * Regina Schneider as Claire Dombeck

Production
In April 2022, it was announced that a romantic comedy film written and directed by Rudy Mancuso titled Música was in development, with Mancuso, Camila Mendes, J.B. Smoove, Francesca Reale, and Maria Mancuso rounding out the cast.

Release
Música had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 13, 2024. It was released in the United States on April 4, 2024.

Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 96% based on 46 reviews, with an average rating of 7.8/10.