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In the Blink of an Eye

In the Blink of an Eye

All we share, and all we experience, echoes across time.

20265.01h 34m

Overview

Three storylines, spanning thousands of years, intersect and reflect on hope, connection, and the circle of life.

Directed by Andrew Stanton
Written by Colby Day
Produced by Jared Ian Goldman
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Top Cast

Kate McKinnon

Kate McKinnon

Coakley

Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones

Claire

Daveed Diggs

Daveed Diggs

Greg

Jorge Vargas

Jorge Vargas

Neanderthal Father - Thorn

Tanaya Beatty

Tanaya Beatty

Neanderthal Mother - Hera

Skywalker Hughes

Skywalker Hughes

Neanderthal Daughter - Lark

Rhona Rees

Rhona Rees

ROSCO (voice)

Tatyana Rose Baptiste

Tatyana Rose Baptiste

Neanderthal Daughter - Adult Lark

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Nox Watkins

Neanderthal Son - Lucky

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Tyson Night

Neanderthal Son - Adult Lucky

Themes & Keywords

hopelovemultiple storylinesconnectionhistory of mankindbaffled

About In the Blink of an Eye

In the Blink of an Eye is a drama, science fiction film released in 2026 exploring themes of hope, love, multiple storylines, connection, history of mankind, baffled. Directed by Andrew Stanton, it stars Kate McKinnon, Rashida Jones, Daveed Diggs. Three storylines, spanning thousands of years, intersect and reflect on hope, connection, and the circle of life.

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