Max Bernal is a stand-up comedian living with his father while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra with his ex-wife. When forced to confront difficult decisions about their son's future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both their lives.
- Released:
- Runtime: 101 minutes
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Stars: Vera Farmiga, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg, Rainn Wilson, Jackson Frazer, Brian Donahue, Greer Barnes, Ella Ayberk, Lois Robbins, Alex Plank, Jimmy Kimmel, Guillermo Rodriguez, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Matilda Lawler, Joe Pacheco, Jennifer Plotzke, Barzin Akhavan, Donna Vivino
- Director: Tony Goldwyn
Comments
- HlenSki - 27 June 2024
For the autism parents
So the movie focuses on how much of a hard time adults have with an autistic kid. And how little they really get it.
I know there's a lot of neurodivergent folk working in and on this movie, but meh. I guess we're not cut out from the same tree after all (with sarcasm).
The film kinda has a modern thinking spirit but I'll repeat it once more: you don't really have to teach a child to look into people's eyes and forcefully surprise hug them to love them, and to feel loved by them. You need to make schools and the world more accessible for different people, not just the boring majority. Start with attitudes.
I'd like to see neurodivergent folks in movies without the neurodivergent part being the center stage and root of all problems for everyone around.
Kudos to the kid though, superb job! - fredskala - 3 June 2024
Heartwarming comedic masterpiece!
If this film isn't nominated for an Oscar I will be shocked. Nevermind the all-star cast, the story line is simply captivating. The tension builds throughout, but we're provided with more than enough comedic relief to keep this dramatic masterpiece on an even keel. The subjects of autism and child abuse are treated with the respect they deserve thanks to brilliant acting by Cannavale, DeNiro and Byrne. William Fitzgerald is completely convincing as Ezra - and this is particularly remarkable given this is his first feature film. This flick also contains some of my favorite movie themes - roadtrip, standup comedy, NYC (or at least Hoboken NJ), mental health. - chrismfiore - 21 May 2024
Brilliant movie
As a surprise movie (no idea the name or story) AMC offered this on a Monday night. I went out of curiosity. The movie gets a hold if you and your drawn in to each of the well developed characters. Movies based on a true story are always my favorite, this one did not disappoint! The father's love is incredible as he sees his autistic as just that, his son. He meets him on every level and the relationship is pure joy! The parents of Ezra are not always in agreement but their mutual love for their son is equal. The actor who plays Ezra does an outstanding job in his role which is a tough role. One of the best movies I've seen in a long time. Not sure why the R rating unless it was for some language.
