Movie·2008·2h 4m
Synecdoche, New York
The end is built into the beginning.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
A theater director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse as part of his new play.
Producer
Charlie Kaufman, Spike Jonze
Cinematography
Frederick Elmes
Music
Jon Brion
Editor
Robert Frazen
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
1,584 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Caden Cotard
Samantha Morton
Hazel
Michelle Williams
Claire Keen
Catherine Keener
Adele Lack
Emily Watson
Tammy
Dianne Wiest
Ellen Bascomb / Millicent Weems
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Maria
Hope Davis
Madeleine Gravis
Tom Noonan
Sammy Barnathan
Sadie Goldstein
Olive (4 years old)
Robin Weigert
Adult Olive
Deirdre O'Connell
Ellen's Mother
Alice Drummond
Actress Playing Frances
Amy Wright
Burning House Realtor
Elizabeth Marvel
Warehouse Realtor
Christopher Evan Welch
Pastor
Charles Techman
Like Clockwork Patient
Tom Greer
Medic
// crew
Crew
Charlie Kaufman
Producer, Director, Writer
Robert Frazen
Editor
Spike Jonze
Producer
Jon Brion
Original Music Composer
Ray Angelic
Executive Producer
Sidney Kimmel
Producer
William Horberg
Executive Producer
Anthony Bregman
Producer
Bruce Toll
Executive Producer
Frederick Elmes
Director of Photography
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