Everything's Going To Be Great
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There’s no business like show business — for Buddy and Macy Smart (Primetime Emmy® winner Bryan Cranston and Oscar® winner Allison Janney) that means an unpredictable life in regional theater while trying to raise their radically different sons, Lester and Derrick. Through it all, Buddy pursues his unstoppable dreams, and Macy is left to pull it all together and keep the family afloat. As the family grapples with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight, no matter what stage of life you’re in.
Cast
- Allison Janney
- Bryan Cranston
- Benjamin Evan Ainsworth
- Jack Champion
- Simon Rex
- Chris Cooper
- Laura Benanti
- Cady Huffman
- Jessica Clement
- Ian Ho
Moviegoers are saying
This Broadway-tinged dramedy starring Jack Champion and Bryan Cranston divides audiences with its sharp first half that spirals into controversial territory after a pivotal moment. While praised for witty dialogue and strong performances, particularly from Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, viewers feel betrayed by unexpected Christian film elements and frustrated by the film's dramatic tonal shift midway through.
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- Jul 17, 2025
watched for the plot (jack champion)
cobJun 9, 2025a theatre kid with early signs of schizophrenia should not be allowed near a stage
to be ferJul 17, 2025imagine being the one hater in a family of theater people… nightmare fuel
joe - Jun 30, 2025
Don’t bait me with Broadway actors and then spring a Christian film on me
Marcus GormanJul 1, 2025Give jack champion a role that isn’t a sad teenage boy with parent issues!!
shaquille_oatmealJun 10, 2025Kurt Hummel's impact in media will never die never
KG - Jul 21, 2025
Spirals very quickly after the key moment. Which is a shame, because for the most part I thought the script was quite sharp and witty. Just made the right narrative decisions in the wrong places.
az93Jul 14, 2025I fell for the Jack Champion clickbait
milenaSep 30, 2025Everything’s Going To Be Great é aquele tipo de filme que você assiste e pensa: “ok, não tá tudo bem, mas talvez esteja”. Ele mistura drama e comédia de um jeito meio torto, mas que acaba funcionando, porque justamente abraça o desconforto e o absurdo da vida moderna. Não é…
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- zxki likedEverything's Going to Be Great
Everything's going to be great...and it was. I think the reason I liked this so much was because of how much I could relate to the story, characters, and messages. The talent involved is great. Cranston, Janney, Champion, and even Ainsworth, who has upcoming star potential all over him, all deliver…
Thomas Joyce is "meh" onEverything's Going to Be GreatWhat a strange, strange film. It’s all very random and disjointed until the 2nd half where a clearer focus is set. At this point the film becomes immensely more interesting and emotional, but the road to that was a confusing one. Even then, it’s not until the very end where its message came clear -…
Idk23 dislikedEverything's Going to Be GreatSeemed like it would be alright then got crappy
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Metacritic
Jun 20, 2025
The 95-minute runtime also aids the dramedy’s success: Short, silly, and sweet, the perfect recipe for audience satisfaction.
Cortlyn Kelly
RogerEbert.com
Jun 19, 2025
Quirky characters and an unpredictable story combine for a film that will break your heart while making you laugh.
Shawn Van Horn
Collider
Jun 19, 2025
By turns heartfelt and, especially in the ghost tête-à-têtes, irksome, the movie is helped substantially by its cast, especially Cranston, who brings a welcome sincerity to a quixotic, potentially cloying character.
Ben Kenigsberg
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Everything's Going To Be Great (2025)?
The movie is 1hr 35min long.
What's Everything's Going To Be Great (2025) about?
There’s no business like show business — for Buddy and Macy Smart (Primetime Emmy® winner Bryan Cranston and Oscar® winner Allison Janney) that means an unpredictable life in regional theater while trying to raise their radically different sons, Lester and Derrick. Through it all, Buddy pursues his unstoppable dreams, and Macy is left to pull it all together and keep the family afloat. As the family grapples with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight, no matter what stage of life you’re in.
Who's the cast of Everything's Going To Be Great (2025)?
- Allison Janney as Macy Smart
- Bryan Cranston as Buddy Smart
- Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Lester Smart
- Jack Champion as Derrick Smart
- Simon Rex as Kyle
- Chris Cooper as Walter
- Laura Benanti as Tallulah Bankhead
- Cady Huffman as Principal Franklin
- Jessica Clement as Selena Roach
- Ian Ho as Little Ricky (Fiddler on the Roof)
Who's the director behind Everything's Going To Be Great (2025)?
Jon S. Baird directed Everything's Going To Be Great (2025).
Who produced Everything's Going To Be Great (2025)?
Alex Lalonde and Bryan Unkeless produced Everything's Going To Be Great (2025).
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