Asteroid City

A meticulously staged, deadpan dream that feels like a diorama come to life, funny and sad in equal measure.

Directed by

Wes Anderson

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks

Tagline

"You can't wake up if you don't fall asleep"

Overview

In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.

How it feels

Whimsical, melancholic, absurd and earnest. Measured and demanding.

About

Grief, identity, isolation, family

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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