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The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun (2021)

“Bringing the world to Kansas, one eccentric story at a time.”

7.0/10 · 3,113 votes 1h 48m r ComedyDrama

#96 of 248 films from 2021 #768 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Wes Anderson · Written by Jason Schwartzman, Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola, Hugo Guinness

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Overview

The staff of an American magazine based in France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.

Cast

Benicio del Toroas Moses Rosenthaler
Adrien Brodyas Julian Cadazio
Tilda Swintonas J.K.L. Berensen
Léa Seydouxas Simone
Frances McDormandas Lucinda Krementz
Timothée Chalametas Zeffirelli
Lyna Khoudrias Juliette
Jeffrey Wrightas Roebuck Wright
Mathieu Amalricas The Commissaire
Steve Parkas Nescaffier
Bill Murrayas Arthur Howitzer, Jr.
Owen Wilsonas Herbsaint Sazerac
Bob Balabanas Uncle Nick
Henry Winkleras Uncle Joe

Facts

Release dateOctober 21, 2021
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) — about the same as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$46,333,545 (1.9× budget)
IMDbtt8847712

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Questions

How long is The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun?
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 3,113 votes, which places it #96 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 62%) and #768 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun?
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun was directed by Wes Anderson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Isle of Dogs (2018).
Who stars in The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun?
Benicio del Toro as Moses Rosenthaler; Adrien Brody as Julian Cadazio; Tilda Swinton as J.K.L. Berensen; Léa Seydoux as Simone; Frances McDormand as Lucinda Krementz; Timothée Chalamet as Zeffirelli.
What is The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3784.

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