Everything's Going to Be Great

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There's no business like show business -- for Buddy and Macy Smart (Primetime Emmy® winner Bryan Cranston and Oscar® winner Allison Janney) that means an unpredictable life in regional theater while trying to raise their radically different sons, Lester and Derrick. Through it all, Buddy pursues his unstoppable dreams, and Macy is left to pull it all together and keep the family afloat. As the family grapples with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight, no matter what stage of life you're in.

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Ben Kenigsberg

New York Times

By turns heartfelt and, especially in the ghost tête-à-têtes, irksome, the movie is helped substantially by its cast, especially Cranston, who brings a welcome sincerity to a quixotic, potentially cloying character.

Jun 23, 2025

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William Bibbiani

TheWrap

Jon S. Baird’s kind and cutting drama about a family trying, failing, and trying all over again to make it in the theater is a heartening drama and a great big smile of a comedy.

Jun 20, 2025

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Cortlyn Kelly

RogerEbert.com

While the film’s storyline is charming, it falters slightly in its grounding of the plot.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 19, 2025

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Julian Roman

MovieWeb

Allison Janney and Bryan Cranston elevate the quirky Everything's Going to Be Great. The venerated pair add warmth, heart, and humor to an uneven dramedy. It's definitely a must see for musicals and Broadway enthusiasts.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 23, 2025

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Jesse Doppelt

Spectrum Culture

An inspired, anchored by strong performances, this sharp, funny tale of family, dreams and theater has the makings of a cult classic.

Jun 23, 2025

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Pete Hammond

Deadline Hollywood Daily

One thing is for sure: both Janney and Cranston, pros supreme, deliver exactly as you hope they would, even if both of these roles are underwritten to be completely credible.

Jun 20, 2025

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Erica

It was so good. And you cant beat the cast.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/22/25

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Jon S. Baird

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Macy Smart

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth

Lester Smart

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Buddy Smart

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Derrick Smart

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There's no business like show business -- for Buddy and Macy Smart (Primetime Emmy® winner Bryan Cranston and Oscar® winner Allison Janney) that means an unpredictable life in regional theater while trying to raise their radically different sons, Lester and Derrick. Through it all, Buddy pursues his unstoppable dreams, and Macy is left to pull it all together and keep the family afloat. As the family grapples with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight, no matter what stage of life you're in.

Director: Jon S. Baird
Producer: Alex Lalonde, Steven Rogers, Bryan Unkeless
Screenwriter: Steven Rogers
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Clubhouse Pictures, Lionsgate, eOne Films, Astute Films, Amaze Film + Television
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content|Brief Teen Alcohol Use|Partial Nudity|Language)
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 20, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 35m