The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd

2026 2h 1m EN

Drama

Synopsis

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A teacher in an abusive marriage takes a job at a maximum security prison, where she falls for a charismatic inmate. The disastrous consequences call into question not only the nature of punishment and retribution, but the very limits of our humanity.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Amanda Seyfried
Karen
Kevin Wayne
Ray
Scoot McNairy
Wilson Shedd
Tim Blake Nelson
Missi Pyle
William Jackson Harper
Elizabeth Marvel
Grant Harvey

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tim Blake Nelson
Writers: Tim Blake Nelson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tim Blake Nelson, shot by Benoît Soler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Amanda Seyfried and Kevin Wayne and Scoot McNairy carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt35308845 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Tim Blake Nelson directs. Benoît Soler behind the camera. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Directed by Tim Blake Nelson, shot by Benoît Soler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Amanda Seyfried and Kevin Wayne and Scoot McNairy carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt35308845 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.