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Magic Hour

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Charlie and Erin escape to the desert to navigate an unexpected and challenging new phase of their relationship. A Duplass Brothers Production starring Daveed Diggs (Hamilton) and Katie Aselton (The League). A South by Southwest premiere.

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Stephen Saito Variety Mar 20
For a film about letting go, much of “Magic Hour” is bound to stick. Go to Full Review
Caryn James The Hollywood Reporter 03/15/2025
Sometimes eloquent and often rocky, Magic Hour is good enough to make you wish it was much less predictable. Go to Full Review
Kate Erbland IndieWire 03/15/2025
B
Oh, it's that kind of film, viewers might think. Well, let's see where it goes. Where it goes? Somewhat bumpy, but refreshingly honest and very much a return to the kind of filmmaking that kickstarted Aselton's own directing career. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Apr 15
B-
A heartfelt indie romantic tale. Go to Full Review
Abe Friedtanzer Awards Buzz 03/16/2025
6/10
Aselton shows a solid vision for her latest film, which has something to say even if it doesn’t feel all that innovative or original. Go to Full Review
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Movie Info

Synopsis Charlie and Erin escape to the desert to navigate an unexpected and challenging new phase of their relationship. A Duplass Brothers Production starring Daveed Diggs (Hamilton) and Katie Aselton (The League). A South by Southwest premiere.
Director
Katie Aselton
Producer
Emily A. Neumann
Screenwriter
Mark Duplass, Katie Aselton
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Duplass Brothers Productions
Genre
Romance, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 15, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 20m