Synecdoche, New York
Seen it?2008 | 124 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A theater director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse as part of his new play.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$20 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 341K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charlie Kaufman
- Philip Seymour HoffmanCaden Cotard
- Samantha MortonHazel
- Michelle WilliamsClaire Keen
- Catherine KeenerAdele Lack
- Emily WatsonTammy
- Dianne WiestEllen Bascomb / Millicent Weems
- Jennifer Jason LeighMaria
- Hope DavisMadeleine Gravis
- Tom NoonanSammy Barnathan
- Sadie GoldsteinOlive (4 years old)