Where to Land

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Where to Land

Sep 2025

1h 15m

Comedy

Drama

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A touching farce about a successful director of romantic comedies in his senior years who, while addressing his Last Will and Testament, applies for a job as assistant groundskeeper in a cemetery because he'd like to work outdoors with his hands. But his family, friends and neighbors misunderstand and assume he is dying, crowding into his apartment to express their last farewells and to clumsily philosophize about the meaning of life.

Seth Katz

Slant Magazine

Sep 10

3/4

Where to Land opts for quiet moments of connection, raising questions rather than giving definitive answers.

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Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

1d

The farce part is fun, but I really liked it as a hangout movie, with likable New York actors having nice scenes with one another.

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

2d

B+

It’s a return to form for Hartley, who manages concerns and mild comedy with confidence, making the endeavor a treat for those who’ve been following his career since it began.

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Diane Carson

AWFJ.org

Nov 9

Director Hal Hartley's two-dimensional characters express their observations directly, without extensive, insightful reflection or challenging complexity. As a result, his films come across more as focused lectures than as irresistible engagement.

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Tom Meek

Cambridge Day

Oct 17

2.5/4

It’s a stoic, reflective affair with some strong writing.

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Stephen Saito

Moveable Fest

Oct 7

At a fleet 75 minutes, you’ve got to enjoy “Where to Land" while it lasts as well, but Hartley makes the most of the moment.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Sep 13

Funny in 1.25 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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A touching farce about a successful director of romantic comedies in his senior years who, while addressing his Last Will and Testament, applies for a job as assistant groundskeeper in a cemetery because he'd like to work outdoors with his hands. But his family, friends and neighbors misunderstand and assume he is dying, crowding into his apartment to express their last farewells and to clumsily philosophize about the meaning of life.

Director: Hal Hartley
Producer: Hal Hartley
Screenwriter: Hal Hartley
Distributor: Possible Films
Production Co: Possible Films
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 12, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 15m