Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- quirky
- wistful
- tender
- quiet night in
- indie film night
What critics said
Critics generally praised Miranda July’s distinctive originality, tenderness, and Evan Rachel Wood’s performance while acknowledging that its bizarre sensibility may divide viewers.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Old Dolio begins separating her identity from the grifting routines and emotional detachment imposed by Theresa and Robert.
The scams and strange domestic rituals are presented with deadpan absurdity while foregrounding Old Dolio’s loneliness.
Robert and Theresa train Old Dolio for theft and deception while withholding ordinary parental warmth.
Melanie joins the planned heist and challenges the Dyne family’s insular emotional and criminal arrangement.
Films like Kajillionaire, and why
The Future
shared offbeat comedy, emotional alienation, and unconventional family dynamics
Me and You and Everyone We Know
shared quirky outsider characters, deadpan humor, and longing for human connection
The Royal Tenenbaums
shared dysfunctional family relationships, criminal schemes, and tenderly eccentric comedy
The Wolf of Wall Street
shared con-artist premise, coming-of-age themes, and emotionally bruised protagonists
Movie Details
- Director
- Miranda July
- Release Date
- 2020-09-25
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (565)
Cast
- Evan Rachel Wood
- Debra Winger
- Gina Rodriguez
- Richard Jenkins
- Patricia Belcher
- Kim Estes
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph
- Rachel Redleaf
- Randy Ryan
- Mark Ivanir
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Kajillionaire about?
- A lonely young grifter begins imagining a life beyond the emotionally barren family that taught her to con the world.
- What is Kajillionaire like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kajillionaire as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Kajillionaire violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Kajillionaire as mild.
- What did critics think of Kajillionaire?
- Critics generally praised Miranda July’s distinctive originality, tenderness, and Evan Rachel Wood’s performance while acknowledging that its bizarre sensibility may divide viewers.
- Which films are like Kajillionaire?
- Films with a similar feel include The Future, Me and You and Everyone We Know, The Royal Tenenbaums, and The Wolf of Wall Street.
- How long is Kajillionaire?
- Kajillionaire runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Kajillionaire?
- In United States, Kajillionaire streams on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
