The Fabelmans
Seen it?2022 | 151 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), it collected a shelf of major awards, audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
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 Boyhood or The Gift, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's long: 2 hr 31 min.
Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Director. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Young Actor/Actress. Also nominated for 8 Oscars, 3 more Golden Globes and 3 SAG Awards. Plus 9 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$46 million worldwide on a $40 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 762K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steven Spielberg
- Michelle WilliamsMitzi Fabelman
- Paul DanoBurt Fabelman
- Seth RogenBenny Loewy
- Gabriel LaBelleSammy Fabelman
- Mateo Zoryan Francis-DeFordYounger Sammy Fabelman
- Keeley KarstenNatalie Fabelman
- Alina BraceYoung Natalie Fabelman
- Julia ButtersReggie Fabelman
- Birdie BorriaYounger Reggie Fabelman
- Judd HirschUncle Boris