The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
After losing their infant son, an estranged New York couple navigate grief, guilt, and the fragile possibility of finding their way back to one another.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- haunting
- intimate
- quiet evening
- reflective weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film emotionally ambitious and haunting, with Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy’s performances anchoring its meditation on love and loss, though aggregate scores were mixed.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Eleanor and Conor’s aftermath of loss unfolds through parallel perspectives rather than a single shared viewpoint.
The death of infant Cody reshapes Eleanor’s identity, Conor’s marriage, and their professional lives.
Eleanor withdraws to her parents’ home while Conor searches for her and struggles to sustain his restaurant.
The couple’s marriage, restaurant, academic return, and separation are grounded in New York domestic and professional spaces.
Films like The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them, and why
Blue Valentine
shared intimate romantic drama, grief, and fractured marital perspective
Rabbit Hole
shared melancholic relationship drama centered on emotional estrangement and loss
Take This Waltz
shared lyrical melodrama about love, grief, and difficult reconciliation
Marriage Story
shared New York relationship drama with emotionally raw performances
Movie Details
- Director
- Ned Benson
- Release Date
- 2014-05-14
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (320)
Cast
- Jessica Chastain
- James McAvoy
- Bill Hader
- Viola Davis
- Isabelle Huppert
- Ciarán Hinds
- Nina Arianda
- Jess Weixler
- William Hurt
- Ryan Eggold
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel
- 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 The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them about?
- After losing their infant son, an estranged New York couple navigate grief, guilt, and the fragile possibility of finding their way back to one another.
- What is The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them.
- What did critics think of The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them?
- Critics broadly found the film emotionally ambitious and haunting, with Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy’s performances anchoring its meditation on love and loss, though aggregate scores were mixed.
- Which films are like The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them?
- Films with a similar feel include Blue Valentine, Rabbit Hole, Take This Waltz, and Marriage Story.
- How long is The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them?
- The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them runs 119 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them?
- In United States, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel.
