The 40-Year-Old Version

The 40-Year-Old Version is a 2020 American comedy film, written, directed, and produced by Radha Blank in her directorial debut. It stars Blank, Peter Y. Kim, Oswin Benjamin, Reed Birney, Imani Lewis and TJ Atoms.

The 40-Year-Old Version
Directed byRadha Blank
Produced by
  • Radha Blank
  • Lena Waithe
  • Jordan Fudge
  • Inuka Bacote-Capiga
  • Jennifer Semler
  • Rishi Rajani
Written byRadha Blank
Starring
  • Radha Blank
  • Peter Y. Kim
  • Oswin Benjamin
  • Reed Birney
  • Imani Lewis
  • TJ Atoms
CinematographyEric Branco
Edited byRobert Grigsby Wilson
Production
companies
  • Hillman Grad Productions
  • New Slate Ventures
  • Endeavor Content
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • January 25, 2020 (2020-01-25) (Sundance)
Running time
129 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020, where Blank won the U.S Dramatic Competition Directing Award.

Cast

  • Radha Blank as Radha
  • Peter Y. Kim as Archie
  • Oswin Benjamin as D
  • Reed Birney as Josh Whitman
  • Imani Lewis as Elaine
  • TJ Atoms as Kamal
  • Welker White as Julie
  • Haskiri Velazquez as Rosa
  • Jacob Ming-Trent as Lamont

Production

In August 2019, it was announced Radha Blank, Peter Y. Kim and Oswin Benjamin had joined the cast of the film, with Blank directing from a screenplay she wrote and Lena Waithe producing.[1] The title is a play on the 2005 comedy The 40-Year-Old Virgin.

Release

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020.[2][3] Shortly after, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film.[4]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Sundance Film Festival February 1, 2020 U.S. Dramatic Competition Directing Award Radha Blank Won [5]
U.S. Dramatic Competition Grand Jury Prize Nominated
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References

  1. McNary, Dave (August 5, 2019). "Lena Waithe Producing Comedy 'The 40-Year-Old Version' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  2. Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  3. "The 40-Year-Old Version". Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  4. Fleming Jr, Mike (January 31, 2020). "Netflix In Talks To Acquire Radha Blank's 'The 40-Year-Old Version' – Sundance". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  5. Hipes, Patrick (February 1, 2020). "Sundance Film Festival Awards: 'Minari' Scores Double Top Honors – The Complete Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
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