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Late Fame

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2026 | 97 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Inside Man, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

At the very end of the 1970s, post office worker Ed Saxberger wrote a book of poetry that nobody cared about. After an eager and flattering fan appears on his doorstep, Saxberger is beckoned into a coterie of young admirers who anoint him a rediscovered genius. The group of downtown bohemians is led by their "tragic heroine," Gloria. Intoxicated by the attention, and Gloria's alluring presence, Saxberger gradually reckons with the authenticity of his newfound poetic circle.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 145K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kent Jones

  • Willem DafoeEd Saxberger
  • Greta LeeGloria
  • Edmund DonovanMeyers
  • Clay SingerBrussard
  • Arthur LanglieCarmichael
  • Graham CampbellSherfey
  • Luca PadovanWinn
  • Jake LacyLiterary Agent
  • Clark JohnsonArnold
  • Stephen BadalamentiIrv