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Ezra

Ezra

To do right by his son, one dad will go the distance.

20246.91h 40m

Overview

Stand-up comedian Max Bernal lives with his father Stan while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra with his ex-wife. When forced to confront difficult decisions about their son's future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both their lives.

Directed by Tony Goldwyn
Written by Tony Spiridakis
Produced by Tony Goldwyn, Tony Spiridakis, Jon Kilik
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0MRevenue: $3.0M

Top Cast

Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale

Max Bernal

William A. Fitzgerald

William A. Fitzgerald

Ezra Bernal

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Stan Bernal

Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne

Jenna

Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga

Grace

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

Jayne

Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson

Nick

Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn

Bruce

Jackson Frazer

Jackson Frazer

Ridgeway

Greer Barnes

Greer Barnes

Greer

Themes & Keywords

autismroad tripparentingdivorced parents

About Ezra

Ezra is a comedy, drama film released in 2024 exploring themes of autism, road trip, parenting, divorced parents. Directed by Tony Goldwyn, it stars Bobby Cannavale, William A. Fitzgerald, Robert De Niro. Stand-up comedian Max Bernal lives with his father Stan while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra with his ex-wife. When forced to confront difficult decisions about their son's future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both their lives.

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