The Phoenician Scheme
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Synopsis
The story of a family and a family business.
Cast
- Benicio Del Toro
- Mia Threapleton
- Michael Cera
- Riz Ahmed
- Tom Hanks
- Bryan Cranston
- Mathieu Amalric
- Richard Ayoade
- Jeffrey Wright
- Scarlett Johansson
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Rupert Friend
- Hope Davis
Moviegoers are saying
Wes Anderson's latest masterpiece finds the director perfectly pairing with Michael Cera in what feels like a match made in cinematic heaven, delivering his signature symmetrical visuals and whimsical storytelling with renewed warmth. While some feel Anderson is becoming too much of himself, audiences are charmed by standout performances from Willem Dafoe and Benedict Cumberbatch, with many declaring this his best work since The Royal Tenenbaums.
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- May 19, 2025
they do a “girl takes off her glasses and is suddenly hot” moment with michael cera in this movie and somehow it works
TristanMay 17, 2025Bryan Cranston and Tom hanks are the greatest basketball duo I’ve ever seen
typarsonsMay 22, 2025why is wes anderson so late to michael cera? practically engineered in the wes labs. i’ve been on his game for decades while he was distracted by timothee chalamet. we wasted so much time
Jay - May 21, 2025
reacting like lucille bluth seeing gene parmesan every time willem dafoe appears in a movie
ellieMay 23, 2025i would love to be in a wes anderson film but i have an extremely asymmetrical face and i don’t think he’d fw that (he loves symmetrical things) and also i can’t act
cerysMay 22, 2025Michael Cera was truly BJORN to be in a Wes Anderson film.
Abby - Jun 7, 2025
one day wes anderson will no longer be making movies, and we'll look back and say "we didn't know how good we had it"
JakeMay 18, 2025Put Michael Cera in every movie please
FlynnMay 30, 2025i myself feel very safe
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- zxki is "meh" onThe Phoenician Scheme
I'm not much of a Wes Anderson fan, but maybe I'm turning into one? I find it hard to cognitively understand and engage in his filmography for several reasons. It's all almost too much, from his overwhelming character count to his loaded physical and mental symbolism. Although I was more invested…
Jikitiz likedThe Phoenician SchemeWes!!! Need this in Criterion
Kareem lovedThe Phoenician SchemeOne of Anderson’s most spiritual and meaningful films. Definitely better than asteroid city. A literal genius, one of the most underrated directors ever and one day the world will realize that. It literally amazes me how a human can reach this level of directing. An excellent and
- Ash Wilson-Dickens likedThe Phoenician Scheme
What a beautiful silly little movie. The cast was absolutely amazing, the plot was interesting and ofc with Wes Anderson’s the cinematography was everything, so bloody breathtaking 🤭…to die for (no pun intended) 😂Micheal Cera what a babe 😍 8/10
Ellis lovedThe Phoenician SchemeWayyy better then astroid city but I wish Micheal cera was really who he said he was cause I liked that guy
Kevin likedThe Phoenician SchemeA beautifully shot film with a very engaging story. This film is as Wes Anderson as it gets. Even though this is the only Wes Anderson film I’ve seen so far, I know how he shoots his films & the formula he uses in them based on clips I’ve seen. I will definitely watch the rest.
- Leilany Rojas likedThe Phoenician Scheme
i mean it’s alright, i loved benicio and mia chemistry, michael cera it’s so funny and the plot was good, i was kinda confused at times bc of the scenes black and white but in general it’s a good movie but not my fav of wes anderson, he could do better
Sam x is "meh" onThe Phoenician Schemethis might be my new favourite wes anderson - 7/10
majd likedThe Phoenician Schemeone of my fav mcs out of all of wes’s mcs. loved the dynamic between the trio, especially between the dad and daughter. cinematography thrived as always, will never ever get bored of it. wes’s storytelling never fails to confuse me a bit lmao. story was decent and pacing was good
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- AMAlyssa Mayne
Great movie! Wes Anderson never disappoints!
EYEric YurkoFelt like Wes Anderson was trying to out Wes Anderson a Wes Anderson movie
JDJoshua DaidsI loved the way this movie was done, for the real film fans who can appreciate a unique film that challenges your spiritual perspective and makes you laugh. Symmetrical in framing is an understatement and I love it. Everything perfectly aligned start to finish. Great…
- NUNathan Unah
I’ll have to watch this in theatres again
SESahdir EllisSigh, at least it was better than Asteroid City. At least for me it was anyway.
LRLauren Ruff - DMDylan McKayTGTara GayCDChris Daniele
Metacritic
Jun 6, 2025
In the end, The Phoenician Scheme has a warm and beating heart.
Karen Gordon
Original-Cin
May 29, 2025
It’s overstuffed, and thus skims and skitters across the surface of everything it touches, only glancing here and there before it’s taking off to the next story beat, the next exquisitely detailed composition.
Alissa Wilkinson
The New York Times
May 20, 2025
The film belongs to Del Toro and Threapleton, each of whom steal the film in disparate ways.
Bill Bria
Slashfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Phoenician Scheme (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is The Phoenician Scheme (2025)?
The movie is 1hr 41min long.
What's The Phoenician Scheme (2025) about?
The story of a family and a family business.
Who's the cast of The Phoenician Scheme (2025)?
- Benicio Del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda
- Mia Threapleton
- Michael Cera
- Riz Ahmed
- Tom Hanks as Leland
- Bryan Cranston
- Mathieu Amalric
- Richard Ayoade
- Jeffrey Wright
- Scarlett Johansson as Cousin
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Uncle Nubar
- Rupert Friend as Excaliber
- Hope Davis
Who's the director behind The Phoenician Scheme (2025)?
Wes Anderson directed The Phoenician Scheme (2025).
Who produced The Phoenician Scheme (2025)?
Jeremy Dawson, John Peet and Steven Rales produced The Phoenician Scheme (2025).
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