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Summary After their relationship ignited a tabloid saga two decades ago, Gracie (Julianne Moore) and Joe (Charles Melton) now lead a seemingly perfect suburban life. Their domestic bliss is disrupted when Elizabeth (Natalie Portman), a famous television actress, arrives in their tight-knit community to research her upcoming role as Gracie. As El...

Directed By: Todd Haynes

Written By: Samy Burch, Alex Mechanik

In Theaters Now
  • 2023
  • R
  • 1 h 57 m
  • 2023
  • R
  • 1 h 57 m
May December
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 44 Critic Reviews
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User Score Generally Favorable
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Summary After their relationship ignited a tabloid saga two decades ago, Gracie (Julianne Moore) and Joe (Charles Melton) now lead a seemingly perfect suburban life. Their domestic bliss is disrupted when Elizabeth (Natalie Portman), a famous television actress, arrives in their tight-knit community to research her upcoming role as Gracie. As El...

Directed By: Todd Haynes

Written By: Samy Burch, Alex Mechanik

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Universal Acclaim Based on 44 Critic Reviews
85
91% Positive
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9% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 44 Critic Reviews
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91% Positive
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9% Mixed
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100
Nov 17, 2023
May December is one of Haynes' most unbalancing and provocative films.
By Sheila O'Malley FULL REVIEW
94
Nov 16, 2023
This is a juicy, outré exercise that gets its kicks from booting its audience into deliberately uncomfortable corners and then leaving them there to stew.
By Barry Hertz FULL REVIEW

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90
Oct 17, 2023
It takes a remarkably self-assured filmmaker to turn such a lurid tale of abuse into something so wildly entrancing and entertaining, but Todd Haynes’ mix of tenderness and camp is a perfect fit for May December.
By Siddhant Adlakha FULL REVIEW
88
Nov 13, 2023
May December is often weirdly funny.
By Moira Macdonald FULL REVIEW
80
Oct 12, 2023
The film thrives on fascinating juxtapositions, Haynes striking a keen balance between true-life complexities and theatrical melodrama.
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75
Nov 16, 2023
Although not on the same level as Haynes’ best movie (2015’s Carol), this one highlights the director’s ability to explore complex and dysfunctional human relationships with insight and intelligence.
By James Berardinelli FULL REVIEW
50
Nov 15, 2023
At times, May December feels like an interrogation of the elusive nature of truth.
By Michael O'Sullivan FULL REVIEW
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Production Company Gloria Sanchez Productions, Killer Films, MountainA, Project Infinity, Taylor & Dodge
Release Date Nov 17, 2023
Duration 1 h 57 m
Rating R
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Website https://www.netflix.com/title/81702955
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Awards

Gotham Awards
• 2 Nominations
Montclair Film Festival (MFF)
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Mill Valley Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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