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Materialists

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A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.
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A mature deconstruction of the conventional rom-com, Materialists provides its trio of swoon-worthy stars some of their meatiest material yet while reaffirming Celine Song as a modern master of relationship dramas.

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Materialists takes it time unfolding a modern love story that’s more drama than the comedy it promises, yet a stellar cast keeps it relatable and engaging.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Materialists lacks the satisfyingly drawn characters of Austen, the elegant wit and spite of the screwballs -- and the chewy complexity and formal brio of the exquisite Past Lives. Oct 7, 2025 Full Review Aisha Harris NPR Beneath the movie's shagginess is a spark of challenging ideas and the legible potential for a sharper film, if only the filmmaker could connect the dots without falling back on retrograde tropes. Sep 26, 2025 Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) A really smart, well-written, well-played, slightly bittersweet rom com. Aug 18, 2025 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy An extremely confident picture, and it showcases one performance that absolutely should be in the running for Best of ’25 honors. Rated: 3/4 Oct 15, 2025 Full Review Matthew Koss The Wandering Screen (YouTube) It wants to be sharp, modern, and emotionally insightful, but it winds up being a beautifully shot shrug. Rated: C Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Jeff Beck The Blu Spot Overall, it's a mildly-engaging film, but Song simply doesn't do nearly enough to make it stand out, putting it on a very predictable path that provides no surprises for the audience, and ultimately making it a rather forgettable experience. Rated: 3/5 Sep 25, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Emma ROMCOMS my favorite always Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/22/25 Full Review Brandon Decent film for me and my girlfriend, we liked it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/11/25 Full Review Deepak Dakota can't play a poor girl. Change lanes (see splitsville). Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/18/25 Full Review Craig W Dakota Johnson gives a beautifully understated performance. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/25 Full Review Nicole J Watching Materialists felt like sitting through a script that could’ve been written by a teenager who just discovered the concept of “money isn’t everything.” The entire premise boils down to one thinly stretched theme: choosing between wealth, status, and shiny distractions versus a modest, grounded life. That’s it. Nothing more. There’s no nuance, no exploration of why characters might be seduced by superficiality, and no deeper commentary on what “meaningful” living really means. The dialogue circles endlessly around the same point, hammering home its message with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. Materialists mistakes simplicity for profundity, leaving the audience with nothing to chew on except the reminder that meaningful stories require more than a one-line moral. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review Ferah An okay movie. Pedro Pascal made it endearing. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/18/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.
Director
Celine Song
Producer
David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler, Celine Song
Screenwriter
Celine Song
Distributor
A24
Production Co
Killer Films, 2AM
Rating
R (Language|Brief Sexual Material)
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 13, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 22, 2025
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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