Café Society
2016 · Movie · PG-13 · 97 min · ★ 6.4 · 68% critics
In 1930s Hollywood, a young man arrives hoping to break into the film world and quickly gets pulled into glamorous parties and big personalities. As romance and tough choices complicate his plans, he’s drawn between ambition, love, and the lively café society that defines the era.
Also known as Cafe Society
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Details
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-05-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 68/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (2,821 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, wistful 1930s romance with showbiz glamour and bittersweet choices, similar to Vicky Cristina Barcelona or Magic in the Moonlight; Not for you if you need big laughs, fast pacing, or clear closure.
Pros: dreamy Golden Age vibe; charming performances; witty romance beats | Cons: slow for some; love triangle clichés; abrupt, unsatisfying ending
Themes
- new year's eve
- baby
- love triangle
- gangster
- marriage
- letter
- love
- murder
- unrequited love
- secretary
- hollywood
- los angeles, california
- +5 more
Cast & crew
Jesse Eisenberg
as Bobby Dorfman
Kristen Stewart
as Vonnie Sybil
Steve Carell
as Phil Stern
Blake Lively
as Veronica Hayes
Parker Posey
as Rad Taylor
Corey Stoll
as Ben Dorfman
Jeannie Berlin
as Rose Dorfman
Ken Stott
as Marty Dorfman
Anna Camp
as Candy
Paul Schneider
as Steve
Directed by Woody Allen