Synecdoche, New York(2008)
“The end is built into the beginning.”
Overview
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.
Director
Charlie Kaufman
Studio
Likely Story
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$4M
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
Dianne Wiest
as Ellen Bascomb / Millicent Weems
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Maria
Hope Davis
as Madeleine Gravis
Tom Noonan
as Sammy Barnathan
Sadie Goldstein
as Olive (4 years old)
Robin Weigert
as Adult Olive
Deirdre O'Connell
as Ellen's Mother
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Likely Story • Projective Testing Service • Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
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What is Synecdoche, New York about?▼
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.
Who directed Synecdoche, New York?▼
Synecdoche, New York was directed by Charlie Kaufman and released in 2008. It is a drama film.
How long is Synecdoche, New York?▼
Synecdoche, New York has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in Synecdoche, New York?▼
The cast of Synecdoche, New York includes Philip Seymour Hoffman as Caden Cotard, Samantha Morton as Hazel, Michelle Williams as Claire Keen, Catherine Keener as Adele Lack, Emily Watson as Tammy and more.
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