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Ezra

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EZRA follows Max Bernal (Bobby Cannavale), a stand-up comedian living with his father (Robert De Niro), while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra (introducing William Fitzgerald) with his ex-wife (Rose Byrne). When forced to confront difficult decisions about their son's future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both their lives. Directed by Tony Goldwyn, who also appears in the film alongside additional cast members Vera Farmiga, Rainn Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg, EZRA is an endearing and often funny exploration of a family determined to find their way through life’s complexities with humor, compassion, and heart.
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Good performances give Ezra a resonant emotional core even when its script strains credulity, balancing out into a solid family drama.

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Leslie Felperin Guardian 12/17/2024
2/5
While normally I’m a soft touch for any film about autistic children, one just can’t let something as sappy and annoyingly didactic as this road movie get by without some honest assessment. Go to Full Review Stephen Romei The Australian 08/07/2024
2.5/5
This is worthwhile film-making and the performances are solid, but there's too much reliance on the schmaltz factor, especially towards the end. It will be interesting to see what the young actor Fitzgerald does next. Go to Full Review Sergio Burstein Los Angeles Times 06/12/2024
A film that nevertheless deserves to be seen and discussed. Go to Full Review John Stark Mac the Movie Guy Jan 3
88/100
Cannavale is emotionally committed in every frame. He plays an emotionally and almost labyrinthian complex character that is so committed to his son, he would crawl into the middle of the road and die for him if required. A career best performance. Go to Full Review Roger Salvans Fotogramas 06/01/2025
2/5
Supported by a cast that gives their all to sustain the script, 'Ezra' relies on indie cinema tropes – the journey of discovery; the stand-up comedy scenes that serve as commentary; the usual musical hits – but leaves aside Ezra...[Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Enid Román Almansa Cinemanía (Spain) 05/22/2025
3.5/5
A nice roadside reminder that no one is perfect. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert B 06/23/2024 Sweet, simple movie held together by fine acting. See more Kathryn 06/12/2024 You must watch this movie. Great acting and eye opening movie regarding people on the Spectrum. I learned a few things about autism. See more Guy J P 06/11/2024 very slow until ending which was heartwarming See more PAMELA D 06/10/2024 Every co-star here is amazing, especially Robert DeNiro. See more Marilee 06/10/2024 We loved this movie and highly recommend it. We thought all of the actors did a great job. We liked the focus on the relationships between these characters and that they were not always nice and neat. The filmed did a very good job of showing conflict between characters and the struggles people have to understand a neuro-divergent population. Two thumbs up. See more Lois 06/10/2024 A great movie with a wonderful messsge! Heart warming story. See more Read all reviews
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Tony Goldwyn

Director

Bobby Cannavale

Max Bernal

Rose Byrne

Jenna

Vera Farmiga

Grace

Whoopi Goldberg

Jayne

Rainn Wilson

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Synopsis EZRA follows Max Bernal (Bobby Cannavale), a stand-up comedian living with his father (Robert De Niro), while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra (introducing William Fitzgerald) with his ex-wife (Rose Byrne). When forced to confront difficult decisions about their son's future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both their lives. Directed by Tony Goldwyn, who also appears in the film alongside additional cast members Vera Farmiga, Rainn Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg, EZRA is an endearing and often funny exploration of a family determined to find their way through life’s complexities with humor, compassion, and heart.
Director
Tony Goldwyn
Producer
William Horberg, Jon Kilik, Tony Goldwyn, Tony Spiridakis
Screenwriter
Tony Spiridakis
Distributor
Bleecker Street
Production Co
Bleecker Street Media, Wonderful Films, Wayfarer Studios, Rahway Road Productions, Closer Media
Rating
R (Language|Drug Use|Some Sexual References)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 31, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 25, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.6M
Runtime
1h 40m
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