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Ezra
2024 100 min United States of America R 16+
★6.8
Comedy, Drama
Director: Tony Goldwyn
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Description
Stand-up comedian Max Bernal lives with his father Stan while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra with his ex-wife. 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.
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$2.63M
Worldwide:
$3.05M
Starring
Bobby Cannavale
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Rose Byrne
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Vera Farmiga
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Awards
4 wins & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Ezra is a tender and emotionally resonant family drama that earns praise for its authentic and respectful portrayal of autism. While the film is anchored by strong performances from the lead cast, some critics find the narrative occasionally leans into formulaic storytelling or implausible resolutions.
| Acting | William A. Fitzgerald delivers a natural and authentic performance that brings genuine insight to the depiction of autism. | |
| Acting | Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne provide deeply human, grounding performances that elevate the film's exploration of flawed but devoted parenting. | |
| Emotion | The script effectively balances moments of humor with a sincere, tear-jerking emotional weight that resonates with the parental experience. | |
| Ending | The story’s conclusion shifts from a realistic, documentary-like study of family life into an implausible fairy-tale twist that polarizes viewers. | |
| Screenplay | While the writing is praised for its personal and sincere approach, parts of the narrative execution feel occasionally pedestrian or conventional. |