Ezra
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, written by Tony Spiridakis, and starring Bobby Cannavale and Robert De Niro. It premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2023.

The film is scheduled to be released theatrically on May 31, 2024.

Premise

Max Brandel, a former successful late-night comedy writer-turned-less-than-successful stand-up comic, has moved in with his father Stan after ruining his career and marriage. When Max and his ex-wife Jenna are at odds over how to address the needs of their brilliant, autistic 11-year-old son Ezra, Max decides to kidnap Ezra and take him on a cross-country trip.[2][3]

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.[7][8]

Release

Ezra had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2023.[1][9] In November 2023, Bleecker Street acquired distribution rights to the film.[10] The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on May 31, 2024.[11]

Reception

The film has a 73% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 11 reviews.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ezra". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d 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. ^ Vlessing, Etan (September 15, 2022). "Bobby Cannavale, Robert De Niro, Rose Byrne, Vera Farmiga Join 'Inappropriate Behavior'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Gao, Max (November 9, 2023). "TIFF 2023: Tony Goldwyn eyes fathers and sons in autism drama 'Ezra'". LA Times.
  6. ^ Chmielewski, Dawn (November 9, 2023). "How Fran Drescher rallied Hollywood actors to a new labor deal". Reuters.
  7. ^ Quinn, Liam (September 30, 2022). "Robert De Niro, Bobby Cannavale movie 'Inappropriate Behavior' films in Westwood". NorthJersey.com. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  8. ^ Fry, Chris (September 22, 2022). "'Inappropriate Behavior' with Robert De Niro Begins Filming in Jersey City". Jersey Digs. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Ezra at an AMC Theatre near you". AMC Theatres. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  12. ^ "Ezra". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 12, 2023.

External links

Films directed by Tony Goldwyn
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