Somewhere

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Somewhere

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Released Dec 22, 2010

1h 38m

Comedy

Drama

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While recuperating from an injury at Beverly Hills' famed Chateau Marmont, bad-boy actor Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff) receives a visit from his young daughter, Cleo (Elle Fanning). Though his mind is not on parenting, she has a way of inserting herself into her father's daily routine. Slowly, the two bond, forcing Johnny to re-examine his life of excesses and his relationship with Cleo.

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Critics Consensus

It covers familiar territory for Sofia Coppola, but Somewhere remains a hypnotic, seductively pensive meditation on the nature of celebrity, anchored by charming performances from Stephen Dorff and Elle Fanning.

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Richard Brody

The New Yorker

...one of the great cinematic portraits of a city.

Apr 14, 2020

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Somewhere has its funny moments, and its clever moments, but the blankness and passivity of the central character make it peculiarly remote, as if you were watching it from a million miles away.

Aug 30, 2018

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Somewhere is like a slow-moving bullet with no clear aim.

Rated: D+

Sep 8, 2017

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Tom Spoors

Loud and Clear Reviews

Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere starts off unlikeable, but those who persist will be rewarded with a moving examination of the importance of our relationships.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 7, 2025

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Erica Richards

InSession Film

Overall I found it to be an enjoyable but a slow, quiet watch. If you are a fan of Coppola’s work, seek this out...

Rated: B-

Jul 8, 2024

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Sofia Coppola is a gifted director: she has clear and present control over mood and milieu; she gets the performance she wants out of Dorff and a much more endearing and revealing turn from Fanning. But the script is undercooked.

Rated: B

Oct 4, 2022

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Scott M

A rare movie that captures what its like to be famous, and hate it. The lead actor does a marvelous job. People don't like this movie because everyone wants to be famous, until they are.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/14/25

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Tracey D

Like watching paint dry

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/01/24

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Miki T

One of my fav of Coppora's film. This is so heartwarming, and I adore Elle's innocence in this film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/28/24

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David W

Somewhere is a meditative look into the effects of celebrity. I would like to have seen a deeper exploration of the main character's psyche. Whether intentional or unintentional, he remains just as enigmatic at the end of the story as he is at the beginning. I would only watch this again if there were nothing better to choose from.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Ron G

I absolutely love Sofia Cappola movies. This is a Hollywood miliue equivalent to the Michaelangelo Antonioni Italian new wave of the sixties. Akin to L'Aventura in it's languidness and expressive landscape. Added treat, the most gorgeous women, thank you Sofia. I loved it. The mystery is in the beholder.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/01/23

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dave s

Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff) is an actor, fueled by fast cars, parties, and strippers. When his pre-teen daughter Cleo (Elle Fanning) is left in his custody for an extended period, he is ultimately forced to examine the aspects of his life that are important to him. Sofia Coppola's Somewhere is clearly a Sofia Coppola film – languid pace, minimal dialogue, plenty of lengthy shots, either static or with barely perceptible movement, and characters in search of something that may be beyond their immediate grasp. While her style isn't for everyone (the opening scene alone will turn many viewers off), those with patience will be rewarded with a touching story about the healing properties of love and the insatiable need for redemption.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Synopsis

While recuperating from an injury at Beverly Hills' famed Chateau Marmont, bad-boy actor Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff) receives a visit from his young daughter, Cleo (Elle Fanning). Though his mind is not on parenting, she has a way of inserting herself into her father's daily routine. Slowly, the two bond, forcing Johnny to re-examine his life of excesses and his relationship with Cleo.

Director: Sofia Coppola
Producer: G. Mac Brown, Roman Coppola, Sofia Coppola
Screenwriter: Sofia Coppola
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: American Zoetrope, Medusa Film
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 22, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.8M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS

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