Synecdoche, New York

M
2h 4m
2008
7.539 /10 (1,533)

Overview

A theater director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse as part of his new play.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English, Deutsch
Released Date: 2008-10-24

Top Billed Cast

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Caden Cotard

Samantha Morton

Hazel

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Maria

Michelle Williams

Claire Keen

Catherine Keener

Adele Lack

Emily Watson

Tammy

Tom Noonan

Sammy Barnathan

Sadie Goldstein

Olive (4 years old)

Hope Davis

Madeleine Gravis

Dianne Wiest

Ellen Bascomb / Millicent Weems

Stanley Krajewski

Actor as Caden

Kristen Bush

Actress Playing Claire

Alice Drummond

Actress Playing Frances

Amy Wright

Burning House Realtor

Deirdre O'Connell

Ellen's Mother

Elizabeth Marvel

Warehouse Realtor

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