• Drama

Eleanor the Great 2025

"Eleanor the Great" is a 2025 American drama film that marks the feature directorial debut of acclaimed actress Scarlett Johansson. Written by Tory Kamen, the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2025, as part of the Un Certain Regard section. The story centers on Eleanor Morgenstein (played by June Squibb), a witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Floridian woman who, after a profound loss—the death of her best friend of seventy years—decides to move to New York City for a fresh start. Finding new connections at ninety proves challenging, leading her to form an unlikely bond with Nina (Erin Kellyman), a 19-year-old student. The narrative delves into themes of loss, identity, empathy, and the human need for understanding. A pivotal element of the plot involves Eleanor mistakenly taking on her late best friend's Holocaust survival narrative, leading to a complex exploration of truth, deception, and ultimately, the repercussions she faces, forcing audiences to consider their own ideas about forgiveness. The film also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Jessica Hecht. It has a running time of 98 minutes and is rated PG-13 for thematic elements, some language, and suggestive references. Read More

• 2025
• 1 h : 38 min
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• PG-13