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20/01/2023 Drama, Comedy 1h 28m
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Overview

Evelyn and her oblivious son Ziggy seek out replacements for each other. As Evelyn tries to parent an unassuming teenager at her shelter, Ziggy fumbles through his pursuit of a brilliant young woman at school.

  1. Jesse Eisenberg

    Writer, Director

Top billed cast

  1. Julianne Moore

    Evelyn

  2. Finn Wolfhard

    Ziggy

  3. Billy Bryk

    Kyle

  4. Alisha Boe

    Lila

  5. Jack Justice

    Jackie

  6. Jay O. Sanders

    Roger

  7. Eléonore Hendricks

    Angie

  8. Catherine Haun

    Cath

  9. Annacheska Brown

    Cyril

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Reviews

A review by Manuel São Bento
Written by Manuel São Bento on 2022-02-21
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/when-you-finish-saving-the-world-spoiler-free-review-sundance-2022

"When You Finish Saving the World shows Jesse Eisenberg's solid attributes as a first-time director, but the unrewarding story led by two unbearable protagonists makes it a difficult watch.

Julianne Moore and Finn Wolfhard are excellent at making the viewer hate their frustratingly hypocritical & narcissistic characters - who disappointingly fail to show any sort of learning curve or a complete arc. Eisenberg boasts a firmly honest vision by ensuring ever...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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