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Janet Planet 2023
Janet Planet is a 2023 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Annie Baker in her directorial debut. The movie stars Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo. It portrays a single mother and her young daughter as they manage their complicated relationships in 1990s rural Massachusetts.
The film made its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on September 1, 2023. A limited theatrical release followed in the United States on June 21, 2024 by A24. Critics responded positively, highlighting Baker's direction and screenplay along with Ziegler's performance. At the 40th Independent Spirit Awards, it received three nominations including Best First Feature, Best First Screenplay, and Best Cinematography.
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Cast
- Julianne NicholsonJanet
- Zoe ZieglerLacy
- Elias KoteasAvi
- Sophie OkonedoRegina
- Will PattonWayne
- Mary ShultzDavina
- Edie Moon KearnsSequoia
- June Walker GrossmanSusanna
- Abby HarriEmily
Crew
- Director
- Annie Baker
- Writer
- Annie Baker
- Producer
- Dan Janvey, Derrick Tseng, Annie Baker, Andrew Goldman
- Cinematography
- Maria von Hausswolff
- Editing
- Lucian Johnston
Details
- Production
- A24, BBC Film, Present Company
- Distributor
- A24
- Box office
- $805,694
