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20th Century Women (2016)

7.3/10 · 1,266 votes 1h 59m r Drama

#58 of 305 films from 2016 #1165 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Mike Mills · Written by Mike Mills

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Overview

In 1979 Santa Barbara, California, Dorothea Fields is a determined single mother in her mid-50s who is raising her adolescent son, Jamie, at a moment brimming with cultural change and rebellion. Dorothea enlists the help of two younger women – Abbie, a free-spirited punk artist living as a boarder in the Fields' home and Julie, a savvy and provocative teenage neighbour – to help with Jamie's upbringing.

Cast

Annette Beningas Dorothea
Elle Fanningas Julie
Greta Gerwigas Abbie
Billy Crudupas William
Lucas Jade Zumannas Jamie
Alison Elliottas Julie's Mother
Thea Gillas Abbie's Mother
Vitaly Andrew LeBeauas Young Jamie
Olivia Honeas Julie's Sister
Waleed Zuaiteras Charlie
Curran Waltersas Matt
Darrell Britt-Gibsonas Julian
Alia Shawkatas Trish
Nathalie Loveas Cindy

Facts

Release dateDecember 28, 2016
Runtime119 min (1h 59m) — longer as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$7,000,000
Box office$5,664,764 (0.8× budget)
IMDbtt4385888

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Questions

How long is 20th Century Women?
20th Century Women runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is 20th Century Women worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 1,266 votes, which places it #58 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 81%) and #1165 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed 20th Century Women?
20th Century Women was directed by Mike Mills. Other well-rated titles by the same director: C'mon C'mon (2021), Beginners (2011).
Who stars in 20th Century Women?
Annette Bening as Dorothea; Elle Fanning as Julie; Greta Gerwig as Abbie; Billy Crudup as William; Lucas Jade Zumann as Jamie; Alison Elliott as Julie's Mother.
What is 20th Century Women rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for 20th Century Women?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/20828.

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