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Kajillionaire
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMiranda July
Written byMiranda July
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySebastian Winterø
Edited byJennifer Vecchiarello
Music byEmile Mosseri
Production
companies
Distributed byFocus Features
Release dates
  • January 25, 2020 (2020-01-25) (Sundance)
  • September 25, 2020 (2020-09-25) (United States)
Running time
106 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$616,164[2]

Kajillionaire is a 2020 American crime comedy-drama film, written and directed by Miranda July. The film stars Evan Rachel Wood, Debra Winger, Gina Rodriguez and Richard Jenkins.

Kajillionaire had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020 and was released in theaters on September 25, 2020, followed by video on demand on October 16, 2020, by Focus Features.

Plot

A young woman, Old Dolio Dyne (Evan Rachel Wood), is in a codependent relationship with her con artist/grifter parents in Los Angeles, who see her as an accomplice to their petty thefts and scams rather than as a daughter. Her parents named her after a homeless drifter who had won the lottery, hoping to gain some of his earnings upon his death. During a scam related to lost luggage insurance,[3] her parents meet an attractive young woman who they see as a potential mark (Gina Rodriguez); they encourage her to join their scams as a way of gaining her trust. The group is generally unsuccessful and owes several months of back rent on their $500 per month apartment, which is really an office space attached to a soap factory. During an earthquake, Old Dolio thinks she has died and confesses the group's ulterior motive to the young mark, who nevertheless chooses to be motherly to Old Dolio and complete a list of childhood activities which she did not get to do with her parents. Old Dolio's parents resolutely rip off both the young women a final time following a seemingly heartfelt talk from Old Dolio's father. The two young women realize their romantic feelings for each other and share a kiss inside a Toys 'R' Us.

Cast

Production

In March 2018, it was announced Miranda July would write and direct the film, with Brad Pitt and Youree Henley producing the film, under their Plan B Entertainment and Annapurna Pictures banners, respectively.[4] That same month, Evan Rachel Wood, Richard Jenkins, Debra Winger and Gina Rodriguez joined the cast of the film.[5] In June 2018, Mark Ivanir joined the cast of the film.[6]

Filming

Principal photography began in May 2018.[7]

Release

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020.[8] Shortly after, A24 was announced to be in negotiations to acquire distribution rights to the film.[9] However, Focus Features acquired the U.S. rights to distribute the film, with Universal Pictures distributing the film internationally.[10][11][12] It was released in theaters on September 25, 2020, followed by video on demand on October 16, 2020.[13] It was previously scheduled to be released on September 18, 2020, and June 19, 2020.[12][14]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 88% based on 156 reviews, with an average rating of 7.44/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Whether you see Kajillionaire as refreshingly unique or simply bizarre will depend on your cinematic adventurousness -- and fans of writer-director Miranda July wouldn't have it any other way."[15] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 78 out of 100, based on reviews from 35 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[16]

References

  1. ^ "Kajillionaire". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  2. ^ "Kajillionaire". The Numbers. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  3. ^ Kajillionaire review – quirky crime caper: The unloved daughter of scam artists is led astray by pancakes and dancing in Miranda July’s idiosyncratic comedy drama The Guardian, Simran Hans, 10 October 2020
  4. ^ McNary, Dave (March 15, 2018). "Miranda July Sets Family Drama Movie With Plan B, Annapurna". Variety. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  5. ^ Kit, Borys; Galuppo, Mia (March 29, 2018). "Evan Rachel Wood, Gina Rodriguez to Star in Miranda July Heist Feature (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  6. ^ McNary, Dave (June 7, 2018). "Film News Roundup: Eddie Murphy to Star in Biopic 'Dolemite Is My Name' for Netflix". Variety. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  7. ^ "Filming in May: Miranda July to Direct Upcoming Untitled Heist Film in California This May". Production List. May 13, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  8. ^ Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  9. ^ Donnelly, Matt (January 29, 2020). "A24 Closing In on Miranda July's Sundance Player 'Kajillionaire' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  10. ^ Donnelly, Matt (February 6, 2020). "Focus Features Closing Deal for Miranda July's 'Kajillionaire' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  11. ^ Pederson, Erik (March 10, 2020). "'Kajillionaire' & 'Come Play' Get Release Dates From Focus Features". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  12. ^ a b D’Alessandro, Anthony (May 27, 2020). "'Kajillionaire' Will Now Cash In This Fall At Theaters". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  13. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 28, 2020). "'Kajillionaire' Cashing In A Week Later This Fall With PVOD Soon After – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  14. ^ Pederson, Erik (March 10, 2020). "'Kajillionaire' & 'Come Play' Get Release Dates From Focus Features". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  15. ^ "Kajillionaire (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  16. ^ "Kajillionaire Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved October 10, 2020.

External links

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