Everything's Going to Be Great

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Everything's Going to Be Great

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Released Jun 20

1h 35m

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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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Critics Consensus

Everything's Going to Be Great almost bows under the weight of its confused conceit, yet hearty performances by Brian Cranston and Allison Janney keep it afloat.

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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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Erik Childress

Movie Madness Podcast

Makes a rough transition from quirky family comedy to tragedy and it is hard to reconcile the two halves despite individual moments that do work.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 6, 2025

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Common Sense Media

This dramedy is quite funny in its first half, but when it takes a maudlin turn, it loses its sense of pluck, and the situations get less natural, feeling more shallow and strained.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 4, 2025

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Michael Cook

KLRT-TV

There were some plot and character choices the director and screenwriter made that didn't quite work. The movie is a bit uneven and the pacing is a bit odd. It's still a decent film to watch.

Rated: 7/10

Jul 26, 2025

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Anita M

It was entertaining. Sad that the Dad passed away so soon. My husband liked it so much he thought it ended too soon. Sorry to see the mom committing adultery.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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Mr. Hollywood

Was a decent enough film, with a surprise that saves the film. The main kid was annoying and couldnt carry this film at all. And the girl with her older-than-thou-knowledge of life was a cliche but a welcome from the main story.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/10/25

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Rex

Wholesome perfectly casted, greatly acted story that resinated childhood memories exploring Beverly Hills railroad tracks, mouthful of talcum power & lives going different directions loved it! Im sure to portray the events it was necessary but, too bad the need for the R rating.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/01/25

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Paul K

Well acted by everyone with some interesting moments. It kept my attention and was interesting. Im still wondering what the purpose of the plot was and what they were trying to say with this film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/29/25

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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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Jason E

Everything's Going to Be Great lives up to its name. It's heartfelt, sharp, and hilarious. The chemistry between Allison and Bryan is off the charts. Not to mention the writing is incredible by the great Steven Rogers. One of those rare movies that sneaks up on you and sticks with you much longer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/05/25

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Lester Smart

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Synopsis

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
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 11, 2025
Runtime: 1h 35m

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