The Verdict
"Eddingtoncarries a stellar cast, fearless direction by Ari Aster and an off-kilter story, but its tonal misdirection will often leave viewers wanting."
"Backed by an unanimously phenomenal cast,Eddingtoncaptures pandemic-era trauma with mixed results, delivering an unmistakably Ari Aster film: idiosyncratic, enigmatic, and polarizing."
Movie Review and Other Insights
Eddington is a visionary Mystery & Thriller, Western, Comedy, Drama film directed by the acclaimed Ari Aster (Ari Aster). Released in theaters on Jul 18, 2025, Wide, this cinematic experience offers a fresh take on the classic narrative. Produced by A24 and distributed by A24, the film features a runtime of 2h 28m.
The story follows in May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico. Leading the cast are star performers Ari Aster, Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, who bring depth and intensity to their roles.
Rated R , Eddington delivers a Dolby Atmos audio experience presented in a Flat (1.85:1) aspect ratio. Critics have praised the film, stating: "Eddingtoncarries a stellar cast, fearless direction by Ari Aster and an off-kilter story, but its tonal misdirection will often leave viewers wanting."
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Critic Reviews
"Eddington strikes me as the US film of the year: a powder keg and a time capsule reflective of a senseless moment in time. May its cultish second life begin now."
"Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone’s comic talents are lost to one-dimensional roles in a misguided pandemic satire filled with dated jokes and disingenuous political messaging."
"Ari Aster’s severely divisive Covid-set western shows that anxieties about himself and a broken world are his stock in trade. His therapy is to laugh them into submission. His gift as an artist is to invite us to join him. Count me in."
"An ambitious, frustrating, and ultimately fascinating mess, this is the kind of movie that’s bound to start conversations (and maybe even a few arguments)."
"A cinematic version of doom scrolling, Eddington unmakes the controversies of the mask era."
"Eddington is a mess, basically a bingo card filled with catechismal buzz terms from the past decade."
Audience Reviews
Wonderful, fun movie full of great acting and great surprises. great movie overall
Horrible movie, characters unlikable, plot, stupid. Direction lame. .
Really bad! No real point, weird just to be weird, overlong. Hereditary and Midsommar are looking like Aster’s high points, unfortunately
When rampant self-righteousness leads to self-servingness, which ultimately culminates in self/destruction… To what end do we stand up for what we believe is “right” & fight for what we believe in? Is justice ever rightfully ours to not only seek, but to take it upon ourselves to enforce? At the end of the day, everyone’s right in their own eyes.
What a crazy ride! Very original! Good job Ari—from a fellow New Mexican
It was too long and pretty depressing. It’s all about what is wrong with our country.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eddington released?
Eddington hit theaters on Jul 18, 2025, Wide. It became available for streaming on Aug 12, 2025.
How long is the movie and what is the genre?
The film has a runtime of 2h 28m. It falls under the Mystery & Thriller, Western, Comedy, Drama genre, featuring a sound mix in Dolby Atmos.
Who is the director of Eddington?
The movie is directed by Ari Aster. The script was penned by Ari Aster.
Who are the main actors in Eddington?
The top billed cast includes:
- Ari Aster as Director
- Joaquin Phoenix as Joe Cross
- Pedro Pascal as Ted Garcia
- Luke Grimes as Guy
- Deirdre O'Connell as Dawn
Why is Eddington rated R?
It is rated R
Which studio produced the movie?
Eddington was produced by A24 and distributed worldwide by A24.
About the movie
NEWIn May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.
- Director
- Ari Aster
- Producers
- Ari Aster, Lars Knudsen
- Screenwriter
- Ari Aster
- Distributor
- A24
- Production
- A24
- Genre
- Mystery & Thriller, Western, Comedy, Drama
- Release Date
- Jul 18, 2025, Wide
- Run Time
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- R
- Sound Mix
- Dolby Atmos
- Aspect Ratio
- Flat (1.85:1)