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Eleanor the Great 2025
Eleanor the Great represents a 2025 American comedy-drama movie helmed by Scarlett Johansson during her first-time directing effort, with screenplay penned by Tory Kamen. Starring June Squibb alongside Erin Kellyman, Jessica Hecht, Rita Zohar, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, the narrative centers on Eleanor Morgenstein, a 94-year-old lady, who develops an unexpected bond with a 19-year-old pupil within New York City. The film explores topics including aging, Jewish heritage, sorrow, and companionship.
Eleanor the Great made its international debut through the Un Certain Regard segment of Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2025, subsequently arriving in American theaters on September 26, 2025 via Sony Pictures Classics and TriStar Pictures.
Trailer
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Cast
- June SquibbEleanor Morgenstein
- Erin KellymanNina Davis
- Jessica HechtLisa
- Chiwetel EjioforRoger Davis
- Rita ZoharBessie Stern
- Will PriceMax
- Greg KastonPeter
Crew
- Director
- Scarlett Johansson
- Writer
- Tory Kamen
- Producer
- Scarlett Johansson, Justin Baldoni, Jonathan Lia, Keenan Flynn, Trudie Styler, Celine Rattray, Jessamine Burgum, Kara Durrett
- Cinematography
- Hélène Louvart
- Editing
- Harry Jierjian
- Music
- Dustin O'Halloran
Details
- Production
- Maven Screen Media, Pinky Promise, These Pictures, Wayfarer Studios
- Distributor
- Sony Pictures Classics, TriStar Pictures
- Box office
- $4.8 million
