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A gently humanist story of the American West from Max Walker-Silverman (A Love Song), Rebuilding follows Dusty (Josh O'Connor), a reserved, divorced father whose ranch has burned down in a devastating wildfire. Now living in a trailer community on a government-run campsite, Dusty finds solace with his new neighbors who have also lost everything, quietly reassembles his life, and starts reconnecting with his ex-wife Ruby (Meghann Fahy) and young daughter Callie-Rose (Lily LaTorre). Filmed against the rapturous backdrop of southern Colorado, Rebuilding is a ruminative, moving portrait of resilience and human connection in the wake of loss.

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A taciturn drama that winds up having a lot to say about community and resilience, Rebuilding reaches great heights with Josh O'Connor's terrific performance serving as its rock-solid foundation.

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John Wenzel

Denver Post

Dec 11

3/4

“Rebuilding” is rare in that it resists the pull of grim, prestige-picture drama, which would certainly be justified for the subject matter. Walker-Silverman instead steers toward the wistful and bucolic, depicting beauty and devastation at once.

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (LAist)

Nov 25

It does have a certain low-keyless that is affecting, and Josh O'Connor is very good in it. It's just that, ultimately, it doesn't amount to a whole lot.

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Tim Grierson

Los Angeles Times

Nov 24

The story’s studied minor-key tone can occasionally come across as mannered, yet “Rebuilding” possesses its own delicate grace, especially once Dusty endures other losses — some personal, others more existential.

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Christopher Lloyd

The Film Yap

2d

4/5

A lovely cinematic hymn about a lonely rancher who loses everything in a wildfire, but finds a community and a connection to his estranged daughter in the bargain.

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Erik Childress

Movie Madness Podcast

Dec 22

3/4

Josh O’Connor has the ability to earn our empathy in every moment. From his soft spoken interactions to the way he carries himself or simply leans we are watching someone who has lost so much but is still standing.

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Zach Youngs

InSession Film

Dec 19

B

Rebuilding is a slow and methodical film that will keep your attention and reward you with small beauties if you stick with it. It’s a kind of love poem to a way of life and a sense of place.

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Dec 12

Yes, it is that good. Watch it.

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Dec 7

This was a great feel good movie. Compassion for a very hard time

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Nov 25

such a thoughtful, beautifully constructed story about a guy just trying to get by in the face of life. great casting. as much is said in the silences as in the dialogue.

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Nov 21

a powerful, quiet slice of life film. Josh O'Connor gives a magnificent, nuanced performance as a rancher fallen on hard times. the cinematography and music are stella.

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Nov 16

Beautifully shot scripted acted

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Todd T

@toddat 23h

Nice little movie about people struggling to find their way and how allowing yourself to become part of a community can save you.

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Synopsis

A gently humanist story of the American West from Max Walker-Silverman (A Love Song), Rebuilding follows Dusty (Josh O'Connor), a reserved, divorced father whose ranch has burned down in a devastating wildfire. Now living in a trailer community on a government-run campsite, Dusty finds solace with his new neighbors who have also lost everything, quietly reassembles his life, and starts reconnecting with his ex-wife Ruby (Meghann Fahy) and young daughter Callie-Rose (Lily LaTorre). Filmed against the rapturous backdrop of southern Colorado, Rebuilding is a ruminative, moving portrait of resilience and human connection in the wake of loss.

Director: Max Walker-Silverman
Producer: Jesse Hope, Dan Janvey, Paul Mezey
Screenwriter: Max Walker-Silverman
Distributor: Bleecker Street Media
Production Co: Cow Hip Films, Dead End Pictures (II), Present Company
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 14, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 35m

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