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The Debut

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When Mona Friedman lands a small part in a community theater production, she transforms from a shy housewife into a zealous method actor who's willing to do anything to protect the artistic integrity of her role -- even if it means waging war against the show's domineering director.

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Jesse Eisenberg

Director

Julianne Moore

Mona Friedman

Paul Giamatti

Jerry

Halle Bailey

Actor

Jesse Eisenberg

Actor

Cara Buono

Cassie
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Synopsis When Mona Friedman lands a small part in a community theater production, she transforms from a shy housewife into a zealous method actor who's willing to do anything to protect the artistic integrity of her role -- even if it means waging war against the show's domineering director.
Director
Jesse Eisenberg
Producer
Jesse Eisenberg, Ali Herting, Dave McCary, Emma Stone
Screenwriter
Jesse Eisenberg
Production Co
A24, Fruit Tree, Topic Studios
Rating
R (Brief Drug Use|Some Sexual References|Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 45m