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Magazine Dreams

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2025 | 123 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Aspiring bodybuilder Killian Maddox struggles to find human connection in an exploration of celebrity and violence. Nothing deters him from his fiercely protected dream of superstardom, not even the doctors who warn him of the permanent damage he causes to himself with his quest.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    5 wins and 18 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 493K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Elijah Bynum

  • Jonathan MajorsKillian Maddox
  • Haley BennettJessie
  • Taylour PaigePink Coat
  • Harrison PageWilliam Latimore
  • Harriet Sansom HarrisPatricia Waldron
  • Mike O'HearnBrad Vanderhorn
  • Bradley StrykerKen Donaghue
  • Craig CackowskiMiddle Aged Man
  • Justin CuomoJon
  • Sonny ValicentiJimmy