Ezra (2023 film)

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Ezra
Film poster
Directed byTony Goldwyn
Written byTony Spiridakis
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDaniel Moder
Edited bySabine Hoffman
Music byCarlos Rafael Rivera
Production
companies
  • Wayfarer Studios
  • Closer Media
Distributed byBleecker Street
Release dates
  • September 9, 2023 (2023-09-09) (TIFF)
  • May 31, 2024 (2024-05-31) (United States)
Running time
100 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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

Production

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

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

On the

weighted average, assigned the film a score of 56 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ezra". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Gao, Max (November 9, 2023). "TIFF 2023: Tony Goldwyn eyes fathers and sons in autism drama 'Ezra'". LA Times.
  5. ^ Chmielewski, Dawn (November 9, 2023). "How Fran Drescher rallied Hollywood actors to a new labor deal". Reuters.
  6. NorthJersey.com
    . Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  7. ^ Fry, Chris (September 22, 2022). "'Inappropriate Behavior' with Robert De Niro Begins Filming in Jersey City". Jersey Digs. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Ezra at an AMC Theatre near you". AMC Theatres. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  11. ^ "Ezra". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  12. Fandom, Inc.
    Retrieved March 12, 2024.

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