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Megalopolis

Megalopolis

If you can't see a better future, build one.

20245.22h 18m

Overview

In a futuristic New York known as New Rome, visionary architect Cesar Catilina dreams of building "Megalopolis," a utopian city that redefines society’s limits. Opposing him is the corrupt Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who clings to power and profit. Between them stands Julia, the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar forces her to choose between loyalty, ambition, and the fate of humanity.

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Written by Francis Ford Coppola
Produced by Fred Roos, Michael Bederman, Barry J. Hirsch
Box OfficeBudget: $120.0MRevenue: $14.4M

Top Cast

Adam Driver

Adam Driver

Cesar Catilina

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Mayor Cicero

Nathalie Emmanuel

Nathalie Emmanuel

Julia Cicero

Aubrey Plaza

Aubrey Plaza

Wow Platinum

Shia LaBeouf

Shia LaBeouf

Clodio Pulcher

Jon Voight

Jon Voight

Hamilton Crassus III

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Fundi Romaine

Talia Shire

Talia Shire

Constance Crassus Catilina

Jason Schwartzman

Jason Schwartzman

Jason Zanderz

Kathryn Hunter

Kathryn Hunter

Teresa Cicero

Themes & Keywords

new year's eveinfidelitysuicidewidowwedding receptiondystopiamayorattempted murderarchitectmanipulationseductionsatelliteutopiapoliticiansurrealismriottimealcoholisminterracial relationshipdisastermistressstrokeuncle nephew relationshipcousin relationshipexistentialismhope for futureassassination attemptdeath of wifeafter disasterwealthy familymother daughter relationshiptragicréveillon

About Megalopolis

Megalopolis is a science fiction, drama, fantasy film released in 2024 exploring themes of new year's eve, infidelity, suicide, widow, wedding reception, dystopia. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, it stars Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel. In a futuristic New York known as New Rome, visionary architect Cesar Catilina dreams of building "Megalopolis," a utopian city that redefines society’s limits. Opposing him is the corrupt Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who clings to power and profit. Between them stands Julia, the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar forces her to choose between loyalty, ambition, and the fate of humanity.

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