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"Like him. Or not."

2021 1h 35m EN
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6.4
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★6.4TMDB · 388
ComedyDrama
Synopsis
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A young woman thinks she’s found a path to internet stardom when she starts making YouTube videos with a charismatic stranger – until the dark side of viral celebrity threatens to ruin them both.

“Like him. Or not.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Gia Coppola
Writers
Gia Coppola, Tom Stuart, Gia Coppola
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 1% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gia Coppola, shot by Autumn Durald Arkapaw. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Andrew Garfield and Maya Hawke and Nat Wolff carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Like him. Or not.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9224288 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gia Coppola directs. Autumn Durald Arkapaw behind the camera. Devonté Hynes scores. Glen Scantlebury cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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  • 1Earned back only 1% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
  • 2Released 5 years ago.
  • 3Directed by Gia Coppola, shot by Autumn Durald Arkapaw. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Devonté Hynes. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Glen Scantlebury shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Andrew Garfield and Maya Hawke and Nat Wolff carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "Like him. Or not.".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt9224288 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Original score
Devonté Hynes
Editing
Glen Scantlebury
Production design
Nathan Parker
Costume design
Jacqui Getty
Makeup / hair
Gina Monaci
Sound
Pete Horner
Stunt coordinator
Marc Scizak
Runtime
95 min · 1h 35m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$5,000,000
Box office
$49,638
Return
1% of budget
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Automatik Entertainment

    Automatik Entertainment

    US

  • American Zoetrope

    American Zoetrope

    US

  • TU

    Tugawood Pictures

  • Artemis Pictures

    Artemis Pictures

    US

  • AS

    Assemble Media

    US

Key crew

  • Sound MixerChris Quilty
  • Makeup Department HeadGina Monaci
  • Makeup ArtistLiz Mendoza
  • Key Makeup ArtistMichelle Chung
  • Makeup Department HeadAnge Bebbington
  • Hair Department HeadAnge Bebbington
  • Art DirectionMars Feehery
  • Set DecorationTaylor Jean
  • Hair Department HeadGina Monaci
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerPete Horner
  • Set DresserMitchell Walters
  • Supervising Sound EditorPete Horner
  • Set DresserMarissa E. Gallardo
  • Title DesignerSebastian Pardo
  • Foley MixerJason Butler
  • Key Hair StylistKaylie Klone
  • StuntsNorman Mora
  • HairstylistDaniela Martinez
  • HairstylistJacquelyn Zavala
  • StuntsJoe Ordaz
  • Foley EditorJason Butler
  • Foley ArtistAndrea Gard
  • Utility SoundRachel Schroeder
  • First Assistant DirectorRichard Graves

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • suicide
  • love triangle
  • satire
  • woman director
  • social media influencer
  • ana akım

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2021-05-07R
  • Digital2021-05-07R

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