This podcast is a fun, silly deep dive into a movies, pop culture and movie news gossip. We cover new films, old films and anything dumb on streaming.
We are here to celebrate all things cinema without being a film bro about it, going to the cinema alone and getting cozy whilst we do it.
So if you love dumb jokes, pop culture references, spilling tea and discussing a movie a week please come in, sit down, go for a week, drink some water and lets go on our Solo movie Date!
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This podcast is a fun, silly deep dive into a movies, pop culture and movie news gossip. We cover new films, old films and anything dumb on streaming.
We are here to celebrate all things cinema without being a film bro about it, going to the cinema alone and getting cozy whilst we do it.
So if you love dumb jokes, pop culture references, spilling tea and discussing a movie a week please come in, sit down, go for a week, drink some water and lets go on our Solo movie Date!
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Happy Holidays from Solo Movie Dates!
Just want to say thank you and let you know there will be no new episode this week.
Whether you’re spending the day with family or sneaking away for some much-needed "solo time" with an insanely good movie, I hope your holiday is lovely.
Coming up next:
See you then for our next solo movie date!
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We’re diving into Prime’s latest incestuous Wattpad disaster, Tell Me Softly, a movie where the subtitles and dubbing are fighting their own civil war. But before we brave the rain-soaked drama, we simply must celebrate the Heated Rivalry Season 2 announcement and dissect the new Supergirl trailer.
On this week's date, we start with a heavy pop culture debrief. We obsess over the Heated Rivalry boys finally getting the respect their bums deserve, Millie Alcock’s chaotic energy in the Supergirl trailer, and Paul Feig teasing a new ending for The Housemaid. Plus, we check the Oscars shortlist where Wicked and Sinners are leading the pack, and K-pop Demon Hunters scores a surprise song nomination.
Then, we get into Tell Me Softly, a Spanish teen drama where everyone is obsessed with a trauma bond from when they were ten. We try to figure out why Taylor keeps a copy of the Kama Sutra in his bedroom, why Thiago is allowed to run school trips with zero supervision, and why the male gaze in this movie is so intense it practically needs its own credit. We also discuss the baffling dubbing choices, the milkshake power play that wasn’t, and why Julian the incel is the scariest character in the franchise.
Tell Me Softly (Dímelo bajito) Kamila Hamilton had everything under control... or so she thought. Seven years ago, Thiago was the one who gave her her first kiss, and Taylor was the one who always protected her. Now, the Di Bianco brothers have returned to turn her world upside down again. Director: Denis Rovira Starring: Alicia Falcó, Fernando Lindez, Diego Vidales
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We’re off to a ski town to be a Santa and date a nepo baby whose dad wants him to run his company.
On this week's date, we start with a heavy pop culture debrief. We break down the news that Overcompensating season two has been greenlit and spiral over Mary Beth Barone having her ex of four years, Edward Blumenthal, on her podcast. We also discuss the obsession with Heated Rivalry (which has more than two gay people!) and dissect the new Emily in Paris trailer where she is inexplicably qualified to run the Rome office. Plus, we cover the People We Meet on Vacation trailer starring the girl from My Lady Jane and President Snow, and the existential dread of Netflix potentially buying Warner Brothers.
Then, we get into My Secret Santa. We discuss Taylor getting fired from a cookie shop and immediately deciding to dress up as a man named "Hugh Man" to work as a Santa. We try to understand why the 55-year-old landlady is aggressively flirting with an 80-year-old Santa and why the nepo baby love interest, Matthew, destroys a car and is immediately made General Manager. We also unpack the "Screaming Kittens" punk band backstory, the scene where Matthew thinks Santa is hooking up in a bathroom stall, and why Santa lives or dies by going viral.
My Secret Santa After losing her job, a single mother disguises herself as an elderly man to get hired as a local ski resort's Santa Claus, only to fall for the owner's son while in disguise. Director: Mike Rohl Starring: Alexandra Breckenridge, Ryan Eggold, Tia Mowry
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We are heading to Paris to acquire a chateau with absolutely zero business strategy, all while dodging being taken and yelled at for using Google Maps. But before we sip the bubbly, we simply must discuss Michelle Yeoh’s obsession with her "Madame Morrible" fingers and James Cameron threatening to punish us with a novel if we don't watch Avatar.
On this week's date, we start with a heavy pop culture debrief. We break down the Wicked press tour memes, Quentin Tarantino’s chilly take that The Hunger Games is just a Battle Royale ripoff, and the Mike Flanagan cinematic universe expanding to Carrie and The Exorcist with Scarlett Johansson. Plus, we obsess over the hockey romance Heated Rivalry and any TV recs you can share.
Then, we get into Champagne Problems, a movie that refused to license the Taylor Swift song of the same name. We discuss the lack of chemistry, the insanity of making a lactose-intolerant protagonist eat a cheese board before a festival, and the complete lack of ROI in Sydney’s business pitches. We also celebrate Roberto as the only bright spot in a dull cast, question why Riley from Twilight is suddenly the villain, and try to figure out if the concierge was actually magic.
Champagne Problems A merger and acquisitions executive flies to Paris to acquire a family-owned champagne brand, only to fall for the owner's son and realize that business and pleasure might actually mix. Director: Mark Steven Johnson Starring: Minka Kelly, Tom Wozniczka, Sean Amsing, Flula Borg, Xavier Samuel
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We’re heading back to Oz for Wicked Part Two: For Good, but first we discuss the stunning new trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and Paris Hilton’s upcoming "visual memoir."
On this week's date, we start with a stacked pop culture debrief. We obsess over the "Midsummer vibes" and casting of Joseph Zada in Sunrise on the Reaping, predict that Paris Hilton’s Infinite Icon will be the campest thing ever, and breakdown the weirdly serious "interviewing each other" format of the new Avatar 3 promo. We also celebrate the return of Stranger Things and lament a Pilates class mix-up that resulted in an accidental "Dynamic" session.
Then, we fly into the second act of Wicked. We break down the "depressing but brilliant" shift in tone, questioning everything from Elphaba's drafty "Thanos-style" treehouse to the logistics of a Yellow Brick Road that's only four people wide. We discuss Glinda's "girl boss" era, the awkwardness of the Fiyero/Glinda PR engagement, and why Elphaba decided to wear a giant Lenny Kravitz knit for her big romantic moment. Finally, we analyze the emotional weight of "For Good," the terrifying dictatorship of Nessa Rose, and that perfect closing shot.
Wicked Part Two: For Good Elphaba and Glinda's journey continues in the second chapter of the cinematic adaptation of the legendary musical. Now the most hated figure in Oz, Elphaba lives in exile while Glinda basks in popularity as the Wizard’s public face. As dark secrets about the Wizard’s regime come to light and a girl from Kansas drops a house on the Governor of Munchkinland, the two witches must reconcile their differences to change Oz for the better. Director: Jon M. Chu Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater
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We are reuniting the Four Horsemen for a heist that defies all logic, but before we get to the magic, we simply must discuss the PR disasters unfolding in Hollywood. We kick things off by breaking down Sydney Sweeney’s bad week and Ned Fulmer’s bizarre appearance at an underground wrestling match before diving into the absurdity of Now You See Me, Now You Don't.
On this week's date, we start with a heavy pop culture debrief. We analyze the current "downfall" of Sydney Sweeney, covering everything from her controversial jeans campaign to the rumors that Zendaya is refusing to do press with her. We also check in on "Wife Guy" Ned Fulmer’s failed apology video, and react to the viral moment of Jacob Elordi licking a wall in the new Wuthering Heights trailer.
Then, we get into the third installment of the magic franchise that asks: are they magicians or superheroes? We discuss why the new Gen Z cast (Dominic Sessa, Justice Smith, Ariana Greenblatt) outshines the OG crew, question why Isla Fisher refuses to take off her six-inch heels even during a heist, and beg Dominic Sessa to fix his stressful neck posture. Plus, we break down the "crypto bro" take-down, the wet t-shirt contest in the glass box, and why Rosamund Pike’s South African accent is pretty good.
Now You See Me, Now You Don't The Four Horsemen resurface to team up with a new generation of magicians to steal a massive diamond from a corrupt South African mogul, leading to a high-stakes heist across Europe and the Middle East. Director: Ruben Fleischer Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Lizzy Caplan, Rosamund Pike, Morgan Freeman, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt
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We’re heading down to the basement to cover ourselves in lotion and discuss the existential dread of Yorgos Lanthimos's Bugonia. But before we kidnap any CEOs, we simply must discuss the return of Rachel Weisz to The Mummy franchise and Jennifer Lawrence feeding Robert Pattinson out of her garbage can.
On this week's date, we start with a heavy pop culture debrief. We break down the incredible news that Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence are producing a Miss Piggy movie written by Cole Escola, and we obsess over J-Law and Robert Pattinson's chaotic friendship—specifically the time she fed him leftovers she’d already thrown away. Plus, we correct the record on Stranger Things hitting theaters and celebrate the return of the OG cast for a new Mummy movie directed by the Ready or Not team.
Then, we get into Bugonia. After a quick rant about the logistical nightmare of the London Film Festival, we dive into Yorgos Lanthimos’s latest mind-bender. We discuss Teddy’s anti-capitalist conspiracy theories, the tragedy of Don blindly following along, and the hilarity of Emma Stone using corporate buzzwords like "let's focus on solutions, not blame" while tied to a bedframe. We also cover the gross lack of protein in their spaghetti, the "is she/isn't she" alien debate, and that jaw-dropping ending that wipes out humanity with a single pop.
Bugonia Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major pharmaceutical company, convinced she is an alien intent on destroying Earth. Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Alicia Silverstone, Stavros Halkias
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Hello and welcome to Solo Movie Dates. Today we are heading to the near future to fall in love with our best friend who is in love with someone else because a test told them to be.
We are watching Brett Goldstein’s All of You. But before we get into the messy timeline of affairs and soulmates, we have a packed movie pop culture debrief. We’re discussing the "girlboss" energy of the recent Louvre heist (why did they do it at 9:30am?), the sudden rise of "Group 7" on TikTok, and the massive news that Twilight is returning to cinemas for its 20th anniversary. I also give a London Film Festival update, covering Brendan Fraser’s new film Rental Family and Chloe Zhao’s tear-jerker Hamnet starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.
Then, we dive into the main event: All of You. We break down the incredible chemistry between Goldstein and Imogen Poots, the moral conflict of rooting for a toxic affair, and how facial hair is used as the primary method of telling time. We also discuss why the "soulmate test" premise feels slightly underused, the realism of asking for MDMA at a fancy hotel, and I get completely derailed mid-episode by discovering a secret compartment in my water bottle.
Movie Breakdown:
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Welcome back to Solo Movie Dates! This week, we set the mood with purple lighting, a heated blanket, and a bougie Anthropology candle to head to Forks, Washington for Twilight.
We are jumping straight in to discuss Bella’s dramatic Arizona cactus props, the undeniable allure of the franchise's "hot dads" (Charlie Swan and Dr. Cullen), and the questionable population logistics of Forks High School—specifically how a town of 3,000 people supports a football team, a swim team, and a prom with only 50 attendees.
We break down the "incestuous" vibes of the Cullen foster home, Edward’s severe lack of emotional regulation, and the iconic baseball scene that features high-kicks and Muse. Plus, we analyze Robert Pattinson’s "rockstar" sunglasses entrance, the chaos of the ballet studio finale, and why Emmett needs to be arrested immediately for wearing his baseball cap sideways.
Movie Breakdown:
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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see Our Fault.
We talk through Our Fault and revisit the My Fault trilogy.
We also discuss streaming updates — including Stranger Things, Bridgerton, and Red, White & Royal Blue before diving into the newest (and hopefully last) installment in the My Fault trilogy.
So get comfy and let’s jump into our Solo Movie Date.
01:23 Movie News & Pop Culture: Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Red, White & Royal Blue
04:42 Overview of the My Fault Trilogy
13:52 Solo Movie Dates | Our Fault
Our Fault (2025) is a romance drama directed by Domingo González and based on Mercedes Ron’s bestselling books. The film stars Nicole Wallace and Gabriel Guevara as Noah and Nick — star-crossed step-siblings navigating love, chaos, and family drama.
After years apart, a family wedding pulls them back into each other’s orbit, reigniting all the old tension and emotion fans love. With its glossy visuals, steamy chemistry, and forbidden-love intensity, Our Fault wraps up the My Fault trilogy in messy, addictive fashion.
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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see Bring Her Back.
We talk through Bring Her Back and unpack its haunting story and performances.
We also discuss the latest movie news, trailers, and cinema gossip before diving into this chilling new release from the Philippou brothers.
So get comfy and let’s jump into our Solo Movie Date.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Solo Movie Date | Bring Her Back
BRING HER BACK
Bring Her Back (2025), written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman and directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, tells the haunting story of orphaned step-siblings Andy (Billy Barratt) and Piper (Sora Wong), who enter foster care after their father’s sudden death. When they move in with Laura (Sally Hawkins), a mysterious woman mourning her own deceased daughter, the siblings begin to uncover occult rituals and sinister intentions lurking beneath her maternal façade.
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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see Weapons — possibly the c**tiest movie of the summer.
We talk through Weapons and unpack its chilling mystery and performances.
We also discuss the latest movie news, trailers, and gossip before diving into Zach Cregger’s eerie new horror release.
So get comfy and let’s jump into our Solo Movie Date.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO
01:26 Zach Cregger + Barbarian
03:53 Solo Movie Date | Weapons
WEAPONS
Weapons (2025), written and directed by Zach Cregger, is a chilling mystery-horror in which seventeen children from a single classroom vanish overnight at exactly 2:17 a.m., leaving only one child—Alex (Cary Christopher)—behind. As the distraught teacher Justine (Julia Garner) and grieving parent Archer (Josh Brolin) dig into the mystery, a tangled web emerges involving a haunted aunt Gladys (Amy Madigan), a conflicted cop Paul (Alden Ehrenreich), and an eerie principal Marcus (Benedict Wong) whose connections to the disappearances grow increasingly sinister.
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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see Tron: Ares.
We talk through Tron: Ares, the original Tron, and Tron: Legacy.
We also discuss the current Oscars race and an update on Wicked, as well as the new Oceans prequel with Margot Robbie and the London Film Festival, including my viewing of Bugonia and seeing Yorgos Lanthimos himself talk through his career to date.
So get comfy and let’s jump into our Solo Movie Date.
TIMESTAMPS
00:08 Intro
00:52 Movie news / Pop culture recap
06:38 Solo Movie Date
07:21 Tron + Tron: Legacy Recap
19:59 Solo Movie Dates | Tron: Ares
TRON: ARES
Tron: Ares (2025), directed by Joachim Rønning, is the third film in the Tron franchise, following Tron (1982) and Tron: Legacy (2010). The story follows Ares, a powerful artificial intelligence brought from the digital Grid into the real world, igniting a high-stakes conflict between tech empires over a “permanence code” that could stabilize digital life in reality.
Jared Leto stars as Ares alongside Greta Lee as ENCOM CEO Eve Kim, Evan Peters as rival tech head Julian Dillinger, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, Sarah Desjardins, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges reprising his role as Kevin Flynn. The screenplay is by Jesse Wigutow from a story by David DiGilio and original Tron creator Steven Lisberger, with cinematography by Jeff Cronenweth, editing by Tyler Nelson, and a score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross of Nine Inch Nails.
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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see The Smashing Machine.
We talk through The Smashing Machine and unpack its performances, story, and Safdie’s signature style.
We also discuss the new Taylor Swift album “The Life of a Showgirl,” Josh Safdie’s Timothée Chalamet–starring ping pong movie Marty Supreme, and Bad Bunny playing the Super Bowl, plus my failed attempt to get to Glasgow.
So get comfy and let’s jump into our Solo Movie Date.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to Solo Movie Dates
01:00 The Life of a Showgirl
04:52 Marty Supreme
05:47 Bad Bunny Super Bowl
06:44 Solo Movie Date
13:13 The Smashing Machine Recap
THE SMASHING MACHINE
The Smashing Machine (2025) is a gritty biographical sports drama directed, written, and co-produced by Benny Safdie. The film stars Dwayne Johnson in a transformative performance as mixed martial arts legend Mark Kerr, chronicling his meteoric rise in the late 1990s, his battles with addiction, and the emotional strain on his relationship with Dawn Staples (Emily Blunt).
Featuring supporting roles from Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk, and shot on 16mm film with a score by Nala Sinephro, The Smashing Machine captures the chaos and vulnerability behind the cage. It premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, where Safdie won the Silver Lion, and was released in theaters by A24. In cinemas now.
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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see One Battle After Another — featuring Mr. cradle snatcher himself.
We talk through One Battle After Another and unpack its story, performances, and standout moments.
We also discuss movie news, pop culture, and new trailers — including the new Wicked trailer and the upcoming Taylor Swift album.
So get comfy and let’s jump into our Solo Movie Date.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to Solo Movie Dates
01:07 Movie news & pop culture update
02:37 Solo Movie Date: One Battle After Another
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
One Battle After Another (2025), written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is a war drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson, a former revolutionary forced out of hiding when his old rival Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw (Sean Penn) resurfaces and threatens his daughter Willa (Chase Infiniti). The ensemble includes Benicio del Toro as Sergio, Regina Hall as Deandra, and Teyana Taylor as Perfidia.
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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see The Long Walk — the new film from Francis Lawrence.
We talk through The Long Walk and unpack its performances, themes, and adaptation of Stephen King’s story.
We also discuss the latest movie news, pop culture updates, and cinema gossip — including that whole Ned Fulmer situation, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and the new Edgar Wright movie, The Running Man.
So get comfy and let’s jump into our Solo Movie Date.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to Solo Movie Dates
00:22 Pop Culture and Movie Gossip
18:05 Solo Movie Date | The Long Walk
01:11:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
THE LONG WALK
The Long Walk (2025), directed by Francis Lawrence and adapted by JT Mollner from Stephen King’s novel (written under his pseudonym Richard Bachman), follows Cooper Hoffman as Ray Garraty — one of fifty teenage boys forced to walk at 3 mph or be “terminated.”
Alongside Hoffman, the film features David Jonsson (Alien: Romulus), Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Joshua Odjick, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill as the Major.
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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see The Wrong Paris — Netflix’s latest rom-com.
We talk through The Wrong Paris and unpack its story, cast, and all the reality TV chaos.
We also discuss the latest movie news and cinema gossip, including my London Film Festival haul, the new trailer for Twinless, and the upcoming Knives Out sequel.
So get comfy and let’s jump into our Solo Movie Date.
TIMESTAMPS
00:06 Intro
00:51 Movie gossip and trailers
11:24 Solo Movie Date | The Wrong Paris
THE WRONG PARIS
The Wrong Paris (2025), directed by Janeen Damian and written by Nicole Henrich, stars Miranda Cosgrove as Dawn, a young artist who joins a reality dating show to earn money for art school in Paris — only to discover the competition is actually set in Paris, Texas, with the bachelor being cowboy Trey McAllen III (Pierson Fodé).
As Dawn tries to get eliminated quickly, she clashes with rival contestants, crafty producers, and her own growing attraction to Trey, forcing her to choose between love and ambition. The film also features Frances Fisher, Madison Pettis, Madeleine Arthur, and Emilija Baranac.
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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see Sorry, Baby.
TW: Sexual Assault
We talk through Sorry, Baby and unpack its story, performances, and emotional impact.
We also discuss the London Film Festival, the new Wuthering Heights teaser trailer, Bugonia, and Hamnet.
So get comfy and let’s jump into our Solo Movie Date.
TIMESTAMPS
00:06 Intro
00:54 Movie gossip and trailers
09:23 Solo Movie Date setting
15:20 Solo Movie Date | Sorry, Baby
SORRY, BABY
Sorry, Baby (2025), written and directed by Eva Victor, follows Agnes (Victor), a sharp but emotionally wounded English professor in rural New England whose life is upended when her estranged friend Lydie (Naomi Ackie) returns with unexpected news. As past wounds resurface, Agnes struggles to reconcile her grief with the possibility of new connections, leaning on her awkward neighbor Gavin (Lucas Hedges) while confronting the influence of her former advisor Preston Decker (Louis Cancelmi).
The ensemble also features Kelly McCormack and John Carroll Lynch, blending dark humor with emotional honesty in a story of friendship, trauma, and the fragile hope of moving forward.
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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see Caught Stealing.
We talk through Caught Stealing and unpack its story, performances, and signature Aronofsky tension.
We also discuss the latest movie news, trailers, and cinema gossip — including Austin Butler at the Bad Bunny show, Zoë Kravitz and Austin looking hot on the press tour, and rumors that Zoë Kravitz might be dating Harry Styles — before diving into this gritty New York thriller.
So get comfy and let’s jump into our Solo Movie Date.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO
04:40 Gossip around the movie
06:41 Solo Movie Date | Caught Stealing
19:38 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
CAUGHT STEALING
Caught Stealing (2025), directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Charlie Huston, follows Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), a former baseball phenom turned New York bartender whose life spirals into chaos after agreeing to care for his punk neighbor Russ’s cat.
Suddenly, Hank is ensnared by ruthless gangsters demanding a mysterious key—and must use all his wit and grit to survive. The star-studded cast includes Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio, Griffin Dunne, Bad Bunny, and Carol Kane.
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