Eleanor The Great
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Synopsis
After a devastating loss, witty and proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, 94, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own.
Cast
- June Squibb
- Erin Kellyman
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Jessica Hecht
- Rita Zohar
- Will Price
- Lauren Klein
- Stephen Singer
- Beth Goodrich
- Elaine Bromka
Moviegoers are saying
June Squibb delivers a career-defining performance at 95 in this deceptively profound film that catches audiences off-guard with its emotional depth. While viewers praise Squibb's masterful acting that 'out-acts most working actors today,' many are still processing the film's surprising thematic weight beneath its seemingly cute exterior.
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- May 20, 2025
still recovering from the bemused shock of realizing what this seemingly cute little June Squibb movie is actually about.
davidehrlichSep 15, 2025June Squibb at 95 years old is out acting most working actors today
hayden2727May 20, 2025my girlfriend wrote this and she made so many people cry so hard :)
jackblimmymon - Sep 15, 2025
i want to be 95 year old june squibb drinking a starbucks frappe on a park bench one day
leahonfilmmSep 19, 2025i think bessie died peacefully knowing someone knew her story and i think that’s beautiful.
dede ♡Sep 18, 2025and they were roommates
elijah ⊹₊⋆ - Dec 10, 2025
the real villian was the daughter because why did she publicly humiliate her instead of confronting her in private
theoSep 18, 2025Finally a movie with an old woman who isnt playing the spawn of satan. 95 year old june squibb with an amazing performance talk about aging gracefully
joj66May 20, 2025Please God make June Squibb immortal
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- Jill lovedEleanor the Great
Funny, emotional and overall simply excellent.
Wen lovedEleanor the GreatAmazing directorial debut from Scarlett Johansson. It’s lighthearted, surprisingly VERY funny, and effortlessly moving. I was hoping for the film to not choose the most clichéd route, and while it kinda did, structurally, it was done with a purpose and with grace. The father/tv host’s monologue…
Jake lovedEleanor the GreatI found this to be really compelling and very moving! It wasn’t the most groundbreaking script but damn can Erin Kellyman act. The story was interesting and it was very affecting watching Rita Zohar’s scenes as she relived her harrowing experiences. As much as I love June Squibb, I found myself…
- Jojo lovedEleanor the Great
What a directorial debut 👏 “Why do we isolate at the exact moment we need human connection the most?”This was touching, heartbreaking, and funny. hard to watch at times. The things grief does to us and what it makes us do. Amazing acting from everyone. Eleanor you diva. 9/10 🕎
Shally lovedEleanor the GreatI watched this in the cinema and it made me feel many emotions, i laughed and cried and celebrated. It felt like a labor of love and I think its great and simple. I love seeing older folks represented in films and I hope i get to see something as unique and beautiful again. 10/10
Sabrina Harrison lovedEleanor the GreatWow wow wow wow. Beautifully portrays how strong and intimate and powerful female friendships are. How there is more to life after death and how difficult it is to deal with grief. Beautiful job from Scarlett Johansson. Beyond impressed and in awe. Can’t wait to see it again.
- RoseMcgraw is "meh" onEleanor the Great
i had no idea what this was about before going into it, i just knew that it was directed by Scarlet Johansson. overall, it was touching and the acting was great, but something was off for me. despite that, it is still a decent directorial debut.
Miss Honey lovedEleanor the GreatOH MY GOD. Such a beautiful yet heart breaking movie. I came into this movie not knowing what it was about. Thought it would be more of a comedy, boy was I wrong. Beautiful message about friendship and grief.
Lance Sedgwick lovedEleanor the GreatJune is honestly one of my favorites because she is really good at playing the badass Grandma which just reminds me of my grandma. It'll pull at the heart strings for sure but definitely worth it.
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Metacritic
Sep 25, 2025
This tonally tricky comedy-drama tackles aging, loss, the Holocaust, Jewishness, and the difficulty of determining the truth in a fake-news world. But Johansson’s well-meaning film couldn’t be more aggravating, and its biggest problem is its insistence that we find Eleanor so damn endearing, no matter what.
Tim Grierson
The A.V. Club
Sep 25, 2025
Johansson’s direction is serviceable if unremarkable, and one has to wonder why this particular script spoke to her as a directorial debut. Though it is morally complex and modest in scope, it doesn’t dive deep enough into the nuance here, opting for surface-level emotional revelations. It’s Squibb’s performance and appealing screen presence that enables this all to work — if it does.
Katie Walsh
Chicago Tribune
Sep 9, 2025
Squibb is absolutely wonderful from beginning to end.
Esther Zuckerman
The Daily Beast
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