Late Fame
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Synopsis
Legendary New York poet Ed Saxberger's forgotten works captivate an eccentric group of young creatives, reigniting his artistic passion. Their intrigue intertwines with the bewitching presence of actress Gloria.
Cast
- Greta Lee
- Willem Dafoe
- Jake Lacy
- William Hill
- Clark Johnson
- Graham Campbell
- Edmund Donovan
- Luca Padovan
- Dan Jablons
- Arthur Langlie
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- Aug 29, 2025
a wonderful film about nostalgia, about missed life chances, about wrongly reanimated hope, about how people are complicated and messy, about how to survive with old school modesty in these narcissistic times, about the question what remains of you at the end. a small NYC…
shookoneSep 29, 2025Really enjoyed this. Lot of ideas to chew on. Authenticity in art, commodification, and the new NYC vs the old. No fireworks or gut punches here, but that’s right for this story.
The Oscar ExpertNov 30, 2025Singapore International Film Festival 2025 Film #11 You ever sit through a movie and walk out feeling absolutely nothing? Like it didn’t make any changes in you or any particular feelings were received. that was my experience here. The story itself deals with poetry,…
Jomari Bashin - Aug 29, 2025
psa: rich new york kids are not it, go play pool with your friends
varyaOct 6, 2025the group gives off major letterboxd user energy
Maya CarmeliSep 17, 2025LATE FAME is a charming New York City story about true artists and the pretenders who merely bask in their glow. Willem Dafoe delivers a finely nuanced performance as a rediscovered poet struggling with newfound recognition, while Greta Lee blazes across the screen as a…
Matt Neglia - Aug 31, 2025
Willem DaPoet
loukaonlineAug 29, 2025a real nail-biter in the sense you spend the first hour anxiously trying to figure out whether that thing on greta lee’s head is a wig worn by the character or it’s supposed to be her actual hair
lyubo.slavAug 29, 2025Willem Dafoe giving a tender, humane, effortless performance? Fork found in kitchen.
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Metacritic
Sep 29, 2025
Even Dafoe, seemingly incapable of a false note or forced delivery, ultimately must fall in line with the movie’s broad-arc predictability.
Jesse Hassenger
Paste Magazine
Sep 1, 2025
Instead, the film skewers and sympathizes in equal measure, mocking the pipe dreams suggested by its title and stirred by even the faintest hint of recognition, while still making clear that Ed’s literary gifts are genuinely worth the fuss.
Ben Croll
TheWrap
Aug 31, 2025
It’s a lovely slice of life, a heartfelt New York story – and judging from the brief burst of writing that we are permitted to hear, the postman can rest easy whether he is on stage or at work.
Xan Brooks
The Guardian
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Late Fame come out in theaters?
August 7, 2026 is the release date.
How long is Late Fame (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 36min long.
What's Late Fame (2026) about?
Legendary New York poet Ed Saxberger's forgotten works captivate an eccentric group of young creatives, reigniting his artistic passion. Their intrigue intertwines with the bewitching presence of actress Gloria.
Who's the cast of Late Fame (2026)?
- Greta Lee as Gloria
- Willem Dafoe as Ed Saxberger
- Jake Lacy
- William Hill as Leonard
- Clark Johnson as Arnold
- Graham Campbell as Sherfey
- Edmund Donovan as Meyers
- Luca Padovan as Winn
- Dan Jablons as Stationary Clerk
- Arthur Langlie as Carmichael
Who's the director behind Late Fame (2026)?
Kent Jones directed Late Fame (2026).
Who produced Late Fame (2026)?
Pamela Koffler, Jackie Langelier and Ethan Lazar produced Late Fame (2026).
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