A frantic sports dramedy from A24 and the co-director of 'Uncut Gems'. A tense, chaotic, and hilarious tale of ping-pong, sheer ambition, and the American Dream, featuring a phenomenal Timothée Chalamet.
About the film:
• Director: Josh Safdie
• Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Tyler, the Creator
• Duration: 149 minutes
• Genre: Drama / Comedy / Sports
Plot:
New York, 1950s. Marty Mauser is a fast-talking, egocentric shoe salesman with a single, obsessive goal: to become the world table tennis champion. Penniless but armed with relentless chutzpah and charm, he hustles his way into tournaments in London and Tokyo. Along the way, he embarks on an affair with a bored socialite and gets entangled in dangerous schemes, turning his life into one continuous, chaotic rally where the stakes rise with every second.
Why you should watch:
• Josh Safdie’s solo directorial debut, retaining the signature anxiety-inducing pace and manic energy of *Uncut Gems* and *Good Time*.
• One of the greatest and most surprising transformations of Timothée Chalamet's career.
• Named one of the top 10 films of 2025 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute (AFI).
• An incredibly eclectic cast featuring Gwyneth Paltrow and Fran Drescher alongside rapper Tyler, the Creator, and cult director Abel Ferrara.
Screening language: English with English subtitles
Age rating: 18+