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Influenced

2026 · 88 min

A breezy, laugh-out-loud satire of influencer culture that balances cringe comedy with a surprisingly warm heart.

Directed by: Rachel Israel
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Jill Kargman, Laura Bell Bundy, Christine Taylor

Overview: Renowned influencer Dzanielle navigates fake friends among the elite, Ozempic-sharting Upper East Siders, only to discover her true self and her first genuine friendship amidst her comedic quest for a million followers.

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Directed by: Rachel Israel
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Jill Kargman, Laura Bell Bundy, Christine Taylor

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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
friendship
media
class
celebrity
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence none
Sex mild

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Humour	8
Realism	7
Romance	2
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Complexity	3
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Genres: comedy
Directed by: Rachel Israel
Written by: Sean Crespo, Jill Kargman, Carol Hartsell
Starring: Jill Kargman, Laura Bell Bundy, Christine Taylor, Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore, Matt Damon, Jason Biggs, David Krumholtz
Music: Josh Landau
Cinematography: Daniel Vecchione
Runtime: 88 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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