The Fabelmans

2022 · 151 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.6 (2,776 votes)

Dir. Steven Spielberg · Starring Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle, Mateo Zoryan Francis-DeFord, Keeley Karsten · Music John Williams

“Capture every moment.”

Drama

Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.

VIBE

This is a deeply personal, warm embrace of a film, steeped in nostalgic introspection. It feels like a lovingly crafted memory, exploring the bittersweet complexities of family and the transformative power of art. An empathetic journey into the heart of a young dreamer, it's both comforting and profoundly moving.

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