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Ezra
Directed by
Tony Goldwyn
R
2024
1h 41m
Comedy
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Drama
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6.5
69%
92%
Rent for $3.99
A stand-up comedy writer navigates the complexities of living with his father while co-parenting his autistic son with his former spouse. He grapples with hurdles as he balances family responsibilities and his career.
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Cast of Ezra
Bobby Cannavale
Max Bernal
William A. Fitzgerald
Ezra Bernal
Robert De Niro
Stan Bernal
Rose Byrne
Jenna
Vera Farmiga
Grace
Whoopi Goldberg
Jayne
Rainn Wilson
Nick
Tony Goldwyn
Bruce / Director / Producer
Jackson Frazer
Ridgeway
Greer Barnes
Greer
Tess Goldwyn
Ms. Cathro
Ella Ayberk
Dr. Irina Tamarova
Lois Robbins
Susan
Alex Plank
Dr. Kaplan
Daphne Rubin-Vega
Agent Margo Jenkins
Matilda Lawler
Ruby
Joe Pacheco
Special Agent Costa
Amy Sheehan
Mrs. C.
Geoffrey Owens
Robert Segal
Barzin Akhavan
Dr. Jeffrey Wells
Donna Vivino
Noreen, Woman in Bar
Jacqueline Nwabueze
Sister Margaret
John Donovan Wilson
Sheriff Tom
Joshua Hinck
Tim
David Marciano
Detective Harrelson
Dov Davidoff
Self
Sophie Mulligan
Ariana
Thomas Duverné
Lance
Brian Donahue
Bouncer
Myra Lucretia Taylor
Margo
Jennifer Plotzke
Security Guard
Jack Parrish
Classmate
Josh Pesin
Diner
Louie Aronowitz
Drummer
Eddie A. Bryant
Bartender
Alex Barber
Ezra's Classmate
Oliver Morales
Ezra's Classmate
Julia Linger
Waitress
Skyler Wenger
Classroom Kid
Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel
Guillermo Rodriguez
Guillermo Rodriguez
Zoe Cali
Cally
Emma Willmann
Self
Mia Caro
Agent Pena
Bev Sheehan
Waitress at Diner
Megan Hennessy
Jackie
Tony Spiridakis
Writer / Producer
William Horberg
Producer
Jon Kilik
Producer
Ezra Ratings & Reviews
Kevin Ward
July 1, 2025
Really touching road trip movie starring Bobby Cannavale as Max Bernal, a struggling stand-up comedian but devoted father to an autistic son Ezra played by William A Fitzgerald in his debut film. Max co-parents Ezra with his ex-wife Jenna (Rose Byrne), but when circumstances take decision-making regarding Ezra’s care and education out of Max’s hands, Max (let's say) takes Ezra on a cross country road trip and to buy some time to figure out how to best advocate for his son. The standout performance here is William A Fitzgerald. Being a neurodiverse actor himself, certainly lends an amount of authenticity to the role, but the film really wouldn’t work as well as it does without Fitzgerald’s strong performance. In addition the film takes a lot of care in depicting a neurodiverse experience. Screenwriter Tony Spiridakis based much of the film on his relationship with his own son. (I want to note that the screening I went to was a sensory friendly screening at AMC, where the volume isn’t as high and the lights aren’t fully dimmed. First one I have been to like that. I appreciate the inclusiveness of those viewing options. While Ezra’s autism plays a major role, the overarching theme is about parenting in general, and advocating for your kids to the best of your ability. Robert De Niro plays Max’s father and their relationship provides for one of the more moving moments of the film. Not everything completely works. There’s a subplot of Max landing a spot on Jimmy Kimmel, which is part of the reason for the cross country road trip. That entire subplot felt like it was there to setup a mid-credits joke. Hearts in the right place, though and the cast makes it easy to overlook some of the minor flaws. Whoopi Goldberg, Vera Farmiga, Rainn Wilson and DeNiro fill in the supporting roles nicely. But Cannavale is really excellent in lead. Probably his best performance I’ve seen from him. An easy recommendation if you get a chance.
Los Angeles Times
Sergio Burstein
A film that nevertheless deserves to be seen and discussed.
Film Obsessive
Don Shanahan
Rightfully so, the prevailing message of Ezra becomes seeing your kid's needs and celebrating their strengths, no matter the traits or labels.
Cambridge Day
Tom Meek
Despite the film's title and Fitzgerald hitting a long ball in his big-screen debut, this is Cannavale's film.
The Michael Medved Show
Michael Medved
This film, full of painful scenes of self-destructive excess, is worth it as well, partially because of the outstanding performance of 15-year-old William Fitzgerald, an autistic young man in real life, who does a remarkable job as the title character.
Epoch Times
Mark Jackson
Autism has proliferated since the 1990s. The very fine "Ezra" puts a human face on the situation and sets up the coming Big Pharma exposé doc "Protocol 7."
Tribune News Service
Katie Walsh
a heartfelt, humorous and sometimes harrowing yarn.
New York Times
Natalia Winkelman
What keeps the story sweet is the chemistry between Cannavale and Fitzgerald, who build a bond worth cherishing.
AARP Movies for Grownups
Thelma Adams
Heartbreaking and hilarious, Ezra is a contemporary audience-pleaser that inspires laughter and tears, sometimes simultaneously.
RogerEbert.com
Sheila O'Malley
The film's portrayal of parental worry and how worry can tap people's reserves, making them act irrationally or impulsively, is insightful and perceptive.
Detroit News
Adam Graham
Tony Goldwyn had no problems enlisting a talented cast but the script by Tony Spiridakis ("If Lucy Fell") asks for a lot of leeway and never quite finds its footing.
IndieWire
David Ehrlich
Rides an emotional honesty that's almost completely undone by the sweaty contrivances of its plotting. But this modest little movie's refusal to be limited by its "problem" feels like a step in the right direction.
Variety
Owen Gleiberman
The underlying integrity of "Ezra," what makes it an honest film despite some formula devices, is that its message about how to help children with special needs is that there's no magic way.
San Jose Mercury News
Randy Myers
Cannavale channels the emotional complexities and vulnerabilities of his character with compassionate clarity.
AV Club
Emma Keates
The film is a tender and touching ode to the Ezras of the world, and the people who love them.
San Francisco Chronicle
Mick LaSalle
It's a terrible thing to realize, as a viewer, that you're expected to be rooting for an imbecile. But it's even more terrible to realize that the filmmakers don't think that he's an imbecile.
Slant Magazine
Charles Lyons-Burt
The film gets within striking distance of new territory for its subject matter but stalls out due to its pat storytelling.
DwightBrownInk.com
Dwight Brown
All production elements are decent, from music to cinematography and production design. Yet nothing stands out or lifts this story above its noble ambitions.
Deadline Hollywood Daily
Valerie Complex
The film navigates the bumpy terrain of two parents grappling with the challenges posed by their son's ASD.
The Hollywood Reporter
Michael Rechtshaffen
Earns its crowd-hugging stripes legitimately thanks to its superb ensemble and sensitive direction that never gets in the way of its knowing script.
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