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• Comedy
• Romance

• 2023
• Todd Haynes
• 117 mins
• 15

Summary

Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past. Director Todd Haynes' drama, starring Natalie Portman, Chris Tenzis and Julianne Moore

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Max Copeman

Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore wage war in this wickedly funny melodrama from director Todd Haynes (Carol). The title refers to the age gap between long-term couple Gracie (Moore) and Joe (Charles Melton). Decades ago, their relationship caused a tabloid scandal, as Gracie was 36, and Charles just 13. Gracie served jail time, and now the pair live a quiet life together in Georgia. But when film star Elizabeth (Portman) arrives to study Gracie ahead of playing her in a movie, the lives and personalities of actor and subject slowly intertwine. Taking a tone that is knowingly salacious and camp, Haynes has the cast dial up their performances, with Portman and Moore gamely mirroring each other. Meanwhile, Melton is a revelation as the man caught between them. As a result, May December recalls soap operas as much as it does cerebral art house films like Persona, and proves a watchable romantic drama with plenty of depth.

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6.7/10

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Cast

rolenameElizabeth BerryNatalie PortmanGracie Atherton-YooJulianne MooreJoe YooCharles MeltonCharlie Atherton-YooGabriel ChungMary Atherton-YooElizabeth YuGeorgie AthertonCory Michael SmithTom AthertonD W Moffett

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rolenameDirectorTodd Haynes

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Theatrical distributor

Studiocanal

Released on

2023-11-17

Languages

English

Guidance

Swearing, sex scenes, nudity, drug abuse, disturbing themes.

Formats

Colour

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