Synchronic

"Time is an illusion."

2020 1h 42m EN

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 1,170

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Synopsis

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Two New Orleans paramedics' lives are ripped apart after encountering a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects.

“Time is an illusion.”

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Cast

Anthony Mackie
Steve Denube
Jamie Dornan
Dennis Dannelly
Katie Aselton
Tara Dannelly
Alexia Ioannides
Brianna Dannelly
Ramiz Monsef
Dr. Kermani
Bill Oberst Jr.
The Looter
Betsy Holt
Leah
Shane Brady
Travis

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Aaron Moorhead
Writers: Justin Benson
Languages: English, Spanish
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Aaron Moorhead, shot by Aaron Moorhead. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jimmy LaValle. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Michael Felker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan and Katie Aselton carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Time is an illusion.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9016974 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Aaron Moorhead directs. Aaron Moorhead behind the camera. Jimmy LaValle scores. Michael Felker cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

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1Released 6 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
3Directed by Aaron Moorhead, shot by Aaron Moorhead. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jimmy LaValle. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Michael Felker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan and Katie Aselton carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Time is an illusion.".
8IMDB entry: tt9016974 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 23 themes, including "brain tumor", "new orleans, louisiana", "affectation", "time travel".

The technical file

Cinematography: Aaron Moorhead
Original score: Jimmy LaValle
Editing: Michael Felker
Production design: Ariel Vida
Costume design: Laura Cristina Ortiz
Makeup / hair: Courtney Marie Callais
VFX supervisor: Olivier Cauwet
Sound: Yahel Dooley
Stunt coordinator: Tim Bell
Runtime: 102 min · 1h 42m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $1,019,041
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Synchronic (2020)

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Repo Jack2021-01-17
★ 7/10
Synchronic is the most conventional, "mainstream" movie Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson have made to-date and unfortunately that's a bit of a step back. They're previous outings, especially their slow burn low-budget Resolution and the fantastic The Endless, are mind benders that slowly unwind the respective film's underlying mystery. The astute viewer can figure out what's happening in this film's surreal prologue. And just in case you still can't figure it out, there's a bit too much exposition later on to hammer it home. Anthony Mackie is excellent. It's hard to not subconsciously see Marvel's Falcon, but overall he is an effective dramatic lead. The chemistry with fellow EMT Jamie Dorn is believable and authentic and adds poignancy to the films more dramatic moments. They visit some well crafted scenes where they are called in as EMT's, and their weary "been here, done that " banter is effective. While the last act is WAY too formulaic, overall it's an entertaining flick, and if I hadn't seen their previous outings, I probably would have enjoyed it more. P.S. Anybody catch the Andrew Garland Annihilation synths in both the beginning and end?
SWITCH.2021-02-04
★ 6/10
With every film they make, Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson refine their genre-bending, unapologetically cerebral style, and 'Synchronic' is no exception. While it does feel like a smaller step forward in terms of ambition, it isn't a waste of time. Even if they only pull at an interesting thread and don't fully unravel it, it's still more unique than most other genre movies you'll see. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-synchronic-a-time-tripping-sci-fi-drama
Mike2025-03-14
★ 4/10
More plot holes that swiss cheese.