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Mistress America

2015 · 84 min

A witty, fast-talking screwball comedy that feels both hilarious and bittersweet, with sharp dialogue and a lively ensemble.

Directed by
Noah Baumbach
Genres
Comedy
Starring
Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke, Matthew Shear
Tagline
From Strangers to Sisters.
Overview
A college freshman cures her disappointment and loneliness by allowing herself to be pulled into the wacky schemes of her future stepsister.

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Directed by
Noah Baumbach
Genres
Comedy
Starring
Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke, Matthew Shear
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Tone
  • whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • coming-of-age
  • friendship
  • betrayal
  • ambition
Places
  • big city
  • single country house
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour7
Realism8
Romance3
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

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Genres
comedy
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Starring
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Cinematography
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Runtime
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Country
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Languages
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