Eleanor the Great
- May 13, 2025, Cannes, France
Buzz is building ahead of Eleanor the Great’s world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, providing a fantastic launchpad for the unique drama.
The film will mark the directorial debut of one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses, and the legendary June Squibb will take on the leading role, resulting in many eager to check out the drama once it arrives in movie theaters this year.
Continue reading for all the latest details on Eleanor the Great, including its release date, plot, cast, director, screenwriter, trailer, and more.
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What is the Release Date for Eleanor the Great?
It was recently announced that Eleanor the Great will have its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Un Certain Regard lineup.
The festival is scheduled to run from May 13-24, 2025, in Cannes, France. The film will then have a limited theatrical release in late 2025.
What is the Film’s Plot?
Eleanor the Great tells the unlikely story of a 90-year-old woman from Florida who, after struggling to find companionship, develops a friendship with a 19-year-old student from New York City.
Who Stars in Eleanor the Great?
The amazing June Squibb (Nebraska) will play the lead role of Eleanor in Eleanor the Great.
She is joined on screen by Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave), Jessica Hecht (The Atlantic City Story), and Erin Kellyman (Solo: A Star Wars Story) in undisclosed roles.
Other actors are expected to appear in the movie, such as Will Price, Greg Kaston, Lia Lando, Rita Zohar, Cole Tristan Murphy, and Stephen Singer, to name a few.
Who Directed It?
Eleanor the Great is Scarlet Johansson’s directorial debut. She is best known as an actress, starring in many critically and commercially successful films, such as Lost in Translation (2003), Marriage Story (2019), Iron Man 2 (2010) and Black Widow (2021).
Who Wrote the Screenplay?
Tory Kamen wrote the screenplay for Eleanor the Great. She is best known for writing The Vineyard.
When and Where Was It Filmed?
Filming started on Eleanor the Great in February 2024 and wrapped in April 2024. It was filmed in various locations, including Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York City, New York.
What is the Film’s Motion Picture Rating?
Eleanor the Great’s motion picture rating (MPR) is PG13 due to suggestive references, some strong language, and thematic elements.
Who Produced Eleanor the Great?
The following people produced Eleanor the Great:
- Charlotte Dauphin
- Jessamine Burgum
- Keenan Flynn
- Kara Durrett
- Jonathan Lia
- Celine Rattray
Has the Movie Earned Any Awards?
Before the film even had its world premiere, it was announced that Eleanor the Great would compete in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival 2025.
Rumor has it that the movie’s producers deliberately bypassed Sundance and Berlin to secure a spot at Cannes, suggesting they have much confidence in the film’s critical success.
However, the film is up against 19 movies in the section, such as Harris Dickinson’s Urchin, Harry Lighton’s Pillion, and Charlie Polinger’s The Plague, to name a few.
Can I Watch an Official Trailer?
You can watch a first look at Eleanor the Great on YouTube now. A full-length trailer is likely to drop closer to the movie’s release date, so keep your eyes peeled for it!
