Nov. 26, 2021|Canada | United States|134 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Fantasy;Kids;Romance
Description: Licorice Pizza is a 2021 American coming-of-age comedy-drama written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film features debut performances by Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman, alongside a star-studded cast including Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Bradley Cooper, and Benny Safdie. Set in the 1970s San Fernando Valley, the story follows 15-year-old child actor Gary Valentine and his evolving relationship with 25-year-old Alana Kane, a photographer’s assistant. Despite Alana initially rejecting Gary’s advances, the two form a unique bond as they navigate personal and professional challenges. The film premiered in select U.S. theaters on November 26, 2021, followed by a wider release on February 11, 2022. Licorice Pizza received widespread critical acclaim, earning three Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. It was also recognized by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute and garnered multiple nominations at the Golden Globe Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards, and British Academy Film Awards, marking a significant achievement for MGM in over three decades.
Cast director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Cast actor: Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Bradley Cooper, Benny Safdie, Skyler Gisondo, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, John Michael Higgins, Christine Ebersole
Original name: Licorice Pizza