The story of a young boy in the Midwest is told simultaneously with a tale about a young girl in New York from fifty years ago as they both seek the same mysterious connection.
Directed by Todd Haynes
new york city
based on novel or book
silent film
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Letterboxd
3.3 / 5
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Cast
Oakes Fegley
Ben
Millicent Simmonds
Rose
Julianne Moore
Lillian Mayhew / Rose
Michelle Williams
Elaine
Cory Michael Smith
Walter
James Urbaniak
Dr. Kincaid, Rose's Father
Damian Young
Otto, Museum Guard
Patrick Murney
Workman
Lauren Ridloff
Pearl, The Maid
Brian Berrebbi
Stage Manager
John P. McGinty
Valentin
Garrett Zuercher
Officer Engel
Crew
Todd Haynes
Director
Brian Selznick
Writer
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Affonso Gonçalves
Editor
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Christine Vachon
Producer
Pamela Koffler
Producer
John Sloss
Producer
Mark Friedberg
Second Unit Director
Brian Selznick
Novel
Mark Friedberg
Production Design
Sandy Powell
Costume Design
Popular Reviews
49 reviews
Lynlee
10.0★ · 12/31/25
holy show dont tell holy child actors holy soundtrack
holy show dont tell holy child actors holy soundtrack
Brendon
6.0★ · 04/21/25
Candy floss can taste good, but it's still not good for you; it can be quite irritating.> Closer to a 2.5, rating could decrease in the coming daysThis is the least Todd Haynes movie he's ever made. Not that that's too much of a knock against this film, Gus Van Sant has made films that deviates from his typical style like Good Will Hunting and that's one of his best films, but I felt there was nothing here that was noteworthy with a completely predictable, tiring, and kind of irritating story that has some great elements and scenes in it. The setup was quite great and there are some great edits that great a consistent narrative flow. The child actors ranged from fine to very ok, but it didn't distract from everything. There are great moments of direction, and technically, this is excellent, but it feels very emotionally manipulative and just feels like nothing in the end.
Candy floss can taste good, but it's still not good for you; it can be quite irritating.> Closer to a 2.5, rating could decrease in the coming daysThis is the least Todd Haynes movie he's ever made. Not that that's too much of a knock against this film, Gus Van Sant has made films that deviates from his typical style like Good Will Hunting and that's one of his best films, but I felt there was nothing here that was noteworthy with a completely predictable, tiring, and kind of irritating story that has some great elements and scenes in it. The setup was quite great and there are some great edits that great a consistent narrative flow. The child actors ranged from fine to very ok, but it didn't distract from everything. There are great moments of direction, and technically, this is excellent, but it feels very emotionally manipulative and just feels like nothing in the end.
Shayne
3.0★ · 02/20/24
Jamie is acting like the notebook has unlimited pages.
Jamie is acting like the notebook has unlimited pages.
River
8.0★ · 02/18/24
Todd Haynes please turn a light on it is so fucking dark I can’t see anything!! Thank you for making such a faithful and honest adaptation of one of my favourite books!!! But maybe invest in a lamp or two!!
Todd Haynes please turn a light on it is so fucking dark I can’t see anything!! Thank you for making such a faithful and honest adaptation of one of my favourite books!!! But maybe invest in a lamp or two!!
Aaron Townsend
6.0★ · 01/29/24
What a weird meh of a movie. Someone said I’m glad Todd Haynes got this out of his system, and I have to agree….
What a weird meh of a movie. Someone said I’m glad Todd Haynes got this out of his system, and I have to agree….
