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Kajillionaire
2020 105 min United States of America R 18+
★7.0
Crime, Drama, Comedy
Director: Miranda July
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Description
Two con artists have spent 26 years training their only daughter to swindle, scam and steal at every turn. During a desperate and hastily conceived heist, they charm a stranger into joining them, only to have their entire world turned upside down.
US Gross:
$531,430
Worldwide:
$829,900
Starring
Richard Jenkins
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Debra Winger
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Evan Rachel Wood
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Awards
4 wins & 9 nominations total
Key opinion
Kajillionaire is a uniquely melancholic character study that examines the emotional void left by unconventional, neglectful parenting. While its eccentric humor and intimate scale may polarize viewers, the performances—particularly Evan Rachel Wood’s transformative turn—anchor the film's exploration of loneliness and self-discovery.
| Acting | Evan Rachel Wood delivers a transformative, layered performance, utilizing physical mannerisms and vocal shifts to embody Old Dolio’s emotional repression. | |
| Theme | The film effectively captures the pain of being raised by manipulative, affection-starved parents, making the characters' dysfunction both palpable and heartbreaking. | |
| Acting | Gina Rodriguez elevates the narrative through a nuanced, career-best performance that provides a vital, grounded foil to the film’s more eccentric elements. | |
| Humor | The dry, offbeat humor resonates as a charming, insightful experience for fans of Miranda July, but feels too small or uncomfortable for others. |