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• Thriller

Anniversary 2025

Anniversary is a 2025 American dystopian political thriller film directed by Jan Komasa (Corpus Christi), which uses an intimate family drama to explore the rise of an authoritarian movement in the United States. The plot is centered on the affluent Taylor family, who gather for the 25th wedding anniversary of liberal Georgetown professor Ellen (Diane Lane) and restaurateur Paul (Kyle Chandler). The tensions begin when their son, Josh (Dylan O’Brien), introduces his fiancée, Liz Nettles (Phoebe Dynevor)—Ellen’s former student and a controversial right-wing intellectual. Over a five-year timeline, the film revisits the family as they grapple with the spread of Liz's political manifesto, "The Change," which advocates for a single-party system, leading to the family's complete breakdown and eventual persecution as the country descends into an authoritarian dystopia. The film boasts a powerful cast including Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler, Phoebe Dynevor, Dylan O’Brien, Zoey Deutch (as daughter Cynthia), Madeline Brewer (as daughter Anna), and Mckenna Grace (as daughter Birdie). Critically, Anniversary received mixed-to-positive reviews upon its release on October 29, 2025. Critics largely praised the stellar ensemble performances, particularly those of Lane, Chandler, and O'Brien, and the film's tense atmosphere. However, it was frequently criticized for being "overstuffed" with ideas, overly blunt in its political messaging, and sometimes ambiguous about the specific nature of "The Change." It holds a 68% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus noting that its effectiveness as a political parable is debatable, but its status as a solid thriller is widely supported. The film had a limited theatrical release by Lionsgate, resulting in a low box office gross of approximately $634,562 worldwide. This limited release was speculated by some industry observers to be a strategy by the distributor due to the film's pointed political themes in the current climate. It is not currently available on subscription streaming services but is available for digital rental or purchase on platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube. Read More

• 2025
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