Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- witty
- sincere
- family movie night
- reflective weekend viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film heartfelt and emotionally effective, though its familiar family-drama structure can feel pedestrian.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Max and Jenna must make difficult co-parenting decisions around Ezra while respecting his autistic identity.
The plot connects Max's responsibilities as a father with the strain of living alongside his own father, Stan.
The film's road trip places Max, Ezra, and their family tensions in motion beyond their ordinary domestic routines.
Max works as a stand-up comedy writer while confronting parenting pressures, trauma, and family responsibility.
Films like Ezra, and why
Little Miss Sunshine
A heartfelt road journey centered on complicated family relationships and emotional reconciliation.
The Peanut Butter Falcon
A warm but unsentimental family drama about parenting, difference, and personal responsibility.
Kramer vs. Kramer
A comedy-drama exploring divorced parenthood, family tension, and an unconventional child.
The Descendants
A road movie in which family conflict gradually gives way to empathy and connection.
Movie Details
- Director
- Tony Goldwyn
- Release Date
- 2024-05-30
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (126)
Cast
- Bobby Cannavale
- William A. Fitzgerald
- Robert De Niro
- Rose Byrne
- Vera Farmiga
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Rainn Wilson
- Tony Goldwyn
- Jackson Frazer
- Greer Barnes
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- 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 Ezra about?
- A fiercely protective comedy writer takes family conflict and co-parenting pressures onto the road while trying to honor his autistic son's individuality.
- What is Ezra like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ezra as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ezra violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ezra.
- What did critics think of Ezra?
- Critics generally found the film heartfelt and emotionally effective, though its familiar family-drama structure can feel pedestrian.
- Which films are like Ezra?
- Films with a similar feel include Little Miss Sunshine, The Peanut Butter Falcon, Kramer vs. Kramer, and The Descendants.
- How long is Ezra?
- Ezra runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ezra?
- In United States, Ezra is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
