Kajillionaire

Kajillionaire is a 2020 American crime comedy-drama film, written and directed by Miranda July. It stars Evan Rachel Wood, Richard Jenkins, Debra Winger, Gina Rodriguez and Mark Ivanir.

Kajillionaire
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMiranda July
Produced by
Written byMiranda July
Starring
Music byEmile Mosseri
CinematographySebastian Winterø
Edited byJennifer Vecchiarello
Production
companies
Distributed byFocus Features
Release date
  • January 25, 2020 (2020-01-25) (Sundance)
  • September 18, 2020 (2020-09-18) (United States)
Running time
106 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020. It is scheduled to be released on September 18, 2020, by Focus Features.

Cast

Production

In March 2018, it was announced Miranda July would write and direct the film, with Brad Pitt and Youree Henley producing the film, under their Plan B Entertainment and Annapurna Pictures banners, respectively.[2] That same month, Evan Rachel Wood, Richard Jenkins, Debra Winger and Gina Rodriguez joined the cast of the film.[3] In June 2018, Mark Ivanir joined the cast of the film.[4]

Filming

Principal photography began in May 2018.[5]

Release

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020.[6] Shortly after, A24 was announced to be in negotiations to acquire distribution rights to the film.[7] However, Focus Features acquired the U.S. rights to distribute the film, with Universal Pictures distributing the film internationally.[8][9][10] It is scheduled to be released on September 18, 2020.[10] It was previously scheduled to be released on June 19, 2020.[11]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 92% based on reviews from 24 critics.[12] On Metacritic the film has a weighted average score of 80 out of 100, based on reviews from 11 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[13]

References
  1. "Kajillionaire". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  2. McNary, Dave (March 15, 2018). "Miranda July Sets Family Drama Movie With Plan B, Annapurna". Variety. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  3. Kit, Borys; Galuppo, Mia (March 29, 2018). "Evan Rachel Wood, Gina Rodriguez to Star in Miranda July Heist Feature (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  4. McNary, Dave (June 7, 2018). "Film News Roundup: Eddie Murphy to Star in Biopic 'Dolemite Is My Name' for Netflix". Variety. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  5. "Filming in May: Miranda July to Direct Upcoming Untitled Heist Film in California This May". Production List. May 13, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  6. Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  7. Donnelly, Matt (January 29, 2020). "A24 Closing In on Miranda July's Sundance Player 'Kajillionaire' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  8. Donnelly, Matt (February 6, 2020). "Focus Features Closing Deal for Miranda July's 'Kajillionaire' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  9. Pederson, Erik (March 10, 2020). "'Kajillionaire' & 'Come Play' Get Release Dates From Focus Features". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  10. D’Alessandro, Anthony (May 27, 2020). "'Kajillionaire' Will Now Cash In This Fall At Theaters". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  11. Pederson, Erik (March 10, 2020). "'Kajillionaire' & 'Come Play' Get Release Dates From Focus Features". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  12. "Kajillionaire (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
  13. "Kajillionaire". Metacritic. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
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