Poor Things

2023 · 141 min · EN · R · 7.6 (5,515 votes)

Dir. Yorgos Lanthimos · Starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, Suzy Bemba · Music Jerskin Fendrix

“She’s nothing like you’ve ever seen.”

Science FictionRomanceComedy

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

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A visually stunning, darkly comedic odyssey that feels both anachronistic and utterly modern. It's a wildly imaginative, liberating journey of self-discovery, brimming with a unique, provocative sensibility and a visually opulent, surreal aesthetic. Expect a propulsive, whimsical, and deeply thought-provoking experience.

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