Eddington
Seen it?2025 | 148 min | Western, Comedy, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Raising Arizona or Hot Fuzz, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
Nominated for 1 Cannes award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$14 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.9 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ari Aster
- Joaquin PhoenixJoe Cross
- Deirdre O'ConnellDawn Bodkin
- Emma StoneLouise Cross
- Micheal WardMichael Cooke
- Pedro PascalTed Garcia
- Cameron MannBrian Frazee
- Matt Gomez HidakaEric Garcia
- Luke GrimesGuy Tooley
- Amélie HoeferleSarah
- Clifton Collins Jr.Lodge