Fresh Kills

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Fresh Kills

Released Jun 14, 2024

1h 59m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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Fresh Kills brings late 1980s Staten Island to vivid life through the lens of Rose Larusso (Emily Bader), an inquisitive young girl who discovers her father (Domenick Lombardozzi) is an emerging mafia kingpin. Rose's growing desire to break free from the path set before her soon threatens her existence and alienates her from her closest allies: her mother Francine (Jennifer Esposito), her sister Connie (Odessa A'zion), and her aunt Christine (Annabella Sciorra).

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

[Jennifer Esposito] has fashioned something authentic and captivating.

Jul 13, 2024

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Jordan Hoffman

The Daily Beast

But Fresh Kills proves we must always give everything a fair shake. Jennifer Esposito’s debut feature isn’t a mere “not bad"—it’s a stone-cold “this is great” success.

Jun 14, 2024

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Kyle Smith

Wall Street Journal

Fresh Kills could have been a psychologically penetrating character study but settles for merely reiterating that it’s unpleasant to be a gangster’s daughter.

Jun 14, 2024

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John Serba

Decider

Fresh Kills is an excellent, thoughtful and, yes, fresh drama.

Feb 11, 2025

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Dan Buffa

Ramble On With Buffa (Substack)

Jennifer Esposito's lived-in mobster saga says a lot without having to shout about it. The female perspective of an organized crime family hasn't been portrayed this fully on screen before. You couldn't have picked a better cast for such a raw tale.

Dec 29, 2024

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

Esposito’s film is filled with lived-in details and a style that feels authentic to the era, not overly cliched. Most of the tension in the film comes from the vast interior terrain of these women.

Nov 23, 2024

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Vincent K

Very realistic I enjoyed it! Highly recommend it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/26/24

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Stacey

Incredible film with amazing characters. The story is truly unique for a mob movie and told primarily from the female perspective.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/26/24

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gregory a

Smart Firection Excellent Screenplay Great Cast.. Emily should win Best Actress Oscar . Odessa should win an Oscar best supporting actress And Jennifer Esposito best screenplay AND direction. It’s a post Godfather 4th generation cautionary tale.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/22/24

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Rachel

The best movie I have ever seen in my life. It will stir you, touch you, haunt you. Nine million stars from all of the galaxies. Go see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/24

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Becky

Excellent acting. I hadn’t realized it was really about the two sisters and their differences living in the same house. Movie leaves you satisfied but also wanting to know more.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/19/24

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Kurt E

Emotionally moving storyline with superb acting.. Outstanding.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/19/24

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Fresh Kills brings late 1980s Staten Island to vivid life through the lens of Rose Larusso (Emily Bader), an inquisitive young girl who discovers her father (Domenick Lombardozzi) is an emerging mafia kingpin. Rose's growing desire to break free from the path set before her soon threatens her existence and alienates her from her closest allies: her mother Francine (Jennifer Esposito), her sister Connie (Odessa A'zion), and her aunt Christine (Annabella Sciorra).

Director: Jennifer Esposito
Producer: Christine Crokos, Jennifer Esposito, Leslie Ann Owen, Samantha Sprecher
Screenwriter: Jennifer Esposito
Distributor: Quiver Distribution
Production Co: Fresh Kills Productions
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 14, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 2, 2024
Runtime: 1h 59m

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