Hail, Caesar!

Hail, Caesar!

2016 · 106 min · EN · PG-13 · 5.9 (4,112 votes)
Dir. Joel Coen, Ethan Coen · Starring Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton · Music Carter Burwell

“Lights. Camera. Abduction.”

ComedyMystery

When a Hollywood star mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming, the studio sends their fixer to get him back.

VIBE

This film feels like a delightful, chaotic romp through Golden Age Hollywood, blending whimsical absurdity with sharp satire. It's a nostalgic, often farcical, peek behind the curtain of filmmaking, filled with quirky characters and a charmingly bewildered tone. Expect a steady stream of clever gags and a palpable love for cinema.

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