Synecdoche, New York 2008

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56 Reviews

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A theater director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse as part of his new play.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

as Caden Cotard

Samantha Morton

as Hazel

Michelle Williams

as Claire Keen

Catherine Keener

as Adele Lack

Emily Watson

as Tammy

Tom Noonan

as Sammy Barnathan

Sadie Goldstein

as Olive (4 years old)

Hope Davis

as Madeleine Gravis

Dianne Wiest

as Ellen Bascomb / Millicent Weems

Director:

Charlie Kaufman

Writer:

Charlie Kaufman

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

2008 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

124 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Synecdoche, New York

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Philip Seymour Hoffman

as Caden Cotard

Samantha Morton

as Hazel

Michelle Williams

as Claire Keen

Catherine Keener

as Adele Lack

Emily Watson

as Tammy

Tom Noonan

as Sammy Barnathan

Sadie Goldstein

as Olive (4 years old)

Hope Davis

as Madeleine Gravis

Dianne Wiest

as Ellen Bascomb / Millicent Weems

Stanley Krajewski

as Actor as Caden

Kristen Bush

as Actress Playing Claire

Alice Drummond

as Actress Playing Frances

Amy Wright

as Burning House Realtor

Deirdre O'Connell

as Ellen's Mother

Elizabeth Marvel

as Warehouse Realtor

Charles Techman

as Like Clockwork Patient

Tom Greer

as Medic

Josh Pais

as Ophthalmologist

Lynn Cohen

as Caden's Mother

Jerry Adler

as Caden's Father

Daisy Tahan

as Ariel

Frank Girardeau

as Plumber

Peter Friedman

as Emergency Room Doctor

Daniel London

as Tom

Robert Seay

as David

Joe Lisi

as Maurice

William Ryall

as Jimmy

Rosemary Murphy

as Frances

John Rothman

as Dentist

Paul Sparks

as Derek

Tim Guinee

as Needleman Actor

Robin Weigert

as Adult Olive

Michael Higgins

as Actor Playing Man with Nose Bleed

Barbara Haas

as Warehouse Actress

Greg McFadden

as Actor Playing Needleman Actor

Alvin Epstein

as Man with Nose Bleed

Gerald Emerick

as Man in Line

Chris McGinn

as Lady at Caden's Mom's

Dan Ziskie

as Leg Tremor Doctor

Portia

as Therapy Patient Actress

Nicholas Wyman

as Soap Actor Doctor

Amy Spanger

as Soap Actress Nurse

Timothy Doyle

as Michael

Cliff Carpenter

as Old Man

Raymond Angelic Sr.

as German Doctor

Erica Fae

as German Woman

Mark Lotito

as Minister

Laura Odeh

as Toystore Clerk

Deanna Storey

as Jazz Singer

Frank Wood

as Evaluative Services Doctor

Amanda R. Phillips

as Emergency Room Nurse

Kat Peters

as Ellen (10 years old)

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