Ezra (2023 film)
Ezra is a 2023 American comedy-drama film directed by Tony Goldwyn, written by Tony Spiridakis, and starring Bobby Cannavale and Robert De Niro. It premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2023.
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| Directed by | Tony Goldwyn |
| Written by | Tony Spiridakis |
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| Cinematography | Daniel Moder |
| Edited by | Sabine Hoffman |
| Music by | Carlos Rafael Rivera |
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Running time | 100 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
Max Brandel, a former successful late-night comedy writer-turned-less-than-successful stand-up comic, has moved in with his father Stan after ruining his career and marriage. When Max and his ex-wife Jenna are at odds over how to address the needs of their brilliant, autistic 11-year-old son Ezra, Max decides to kidnap Ezra and take him on a cross-country trip.[2][3]
Cast
- Bobby Cannavale as Max Brandel[2]
- Robert De Niro as Stan[2]
- Rose Byrne as Jenna[4]
- William Fitzgerald as Ezra[4]
- Vera Farmiga[4]
- Rainn Wilson[4]
- Whoopi Goldberg[4]
- Ella Ayberk as Irina Tamarova
- Geoffrey Owens as Robert Segal
- Alex Plank as Dr. Kaplan
- Dov Davidoff as Himself
- Emma Willmann as Herself
- Greer Barnes as Himself
- Myra Lucretia Taylor as Margo
- David Marciano as Detective Harrelson
- Matilda Lawler as Ruby
- Jackson Frazer as Ridgeway
Production
The film was originally announced in May 2022, under the title Inappropriate Behavior.[2] Principal photography occurred in Westwood, New Jersey and Jersey City in September 2022.[5][6]
Release
Ezra had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2023.[1][7]
References
- "Ezra". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- Yossman, K.J. (May 18, 2022). "Bobby Cannavale, Robert De Niro Set for Tony Goldwyn Comedy Drama 'Inappropriate Behavior,' Mister Smith Entertainment Launch Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
- Vlessing, Etan (September 15, 2022). "Bobby Cannavale, Robert De Niro, Rose Byrne, Vera Farmiga Join 'Inappropriate Behavior'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- Rubin, Rebecca (September 15, 2022). "Bobby Cannavale, Robert De Niro, Rose Byrne to Star in 'Inappropriate Behavior'". Variety. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- Quinn, Liam (September 30, 2022). "Robert De Niro, Bobby Cannavale movie 'Inappropriate Behavior' films in Westwood". NorthJersey.com. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- Fry, Chris (September 22, 2022). "'Inappropriate Behavior' with Robert De Niro Begins Filming in Jersey City". Jersey Digs. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 24, 2023). "TIFF Lineup Unveiled Amid Strikes: Awards Contenders 'Dumb Money', 'The Holdovers', 'Rustin'; Starry Pics For Sale With Scarlett Johansson, Kate Winslet, Michael Keaton, Viggo Mortensen & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 24, 2023.