The Fabelmans

Theatrical - Wide 2022-11-23

Cast Michelle Williams Paul Dano Seth Rogen Judd Hirsch Robin Bartlett
Directed by Steven Spielberg

Box Office Gross: $45,629,909

Running Time: 151 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Amblin Entertainment, Reliance Entertainment

Genres: Drama

JoBlo's Rating

9/10

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Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.

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