Eleanor the Great
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Eleanor the Great is a 2025 American comedy-drama film directed by Scarlett Johansson, in her directorial debut, and written by Tory Kamen. The film stars June Squibb supported by Erin Kellyman, Jessica Hecht, Rita Zohar, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Its plot follows Eleanor Morgenstein, a 94-year-old woman, who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a 19-year-old student in New York City. It covers such themes as aging, Jewish identity, grief, and friendship. Eleanor the Great had its world premiere at the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2025, and was released in the United States on September 26, 2025 by Sony Pictures Classics and TriStar Pictures.
Infobox
Directed by
Scarlett Johansson
Written by
Tory Kamen
Produced by
Scarlett Johansson Justin Baldoni Jonathan Lia Keenan Flynn Trudie Styler Celine Rattray Jessamine Burgum Kara Durrett
Starring
June Squibb Erin Kellyman Jessica Hecht Chiwetel Ejiofor Rita Zohar
Cinematography
Hélène Louvart
Edited by
Harry Jierjian
Music by
Dustin O'Halloran
Production companies
Pinky Promise Maven Screen Media These Pictures Wayfarer Studios
Distributed by
Sony Pictures Classics TriStar Pictures
Release dates
May 20, 2025 (2025-05-20) (Cannes) September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26) (United States)
Running time
98 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Box office
$3 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
Award / Festival
Cannes Film Festival
Date of ceremony
May 24, 2025
Category
Un Certain Regard Award
Recipient(s)
Scarlett Johansson
Result
Nominated
Camera d'Or
Camera d'Or
Award / Festival
Camera d'Or
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Deauville American Film Festival
Deauville American Film Festival
Award / Festival
Deauville American Film Festival
Date of ceremony
September 13, 2025
Category
Deauville Audience Award
Recipient(s)
Eleanor the Great
Result
Won
Miskolc International Film Festival
Miskolc International Film Festival
Award / Festival
Miskolc International Film Festival
Date of ceremony
September 13, 2025
Category
Emeric Pressburger Prize
Recipient(s)
Nominated
The Astra Awards
The Astra Awards
Award / Festival
The Astra Awards
Date of ceremony
January 9, 2026
Category
Best First Feature
Recipient(s)
Nominated
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
Award / Festival
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
Date of ceremony
January 10, 2026
Category
Best Actress
Recipient(s)
June Squibb
Result
Nominated
Best Intergenerational Film
Best Intergenerational Film
Award / Festival
Best Intergenerational Film
Date of ceremony
Eleanor the Great
Category
Nominated
Cinema for Peace Awards
Cinema for Peace Awards
Award / Festival
Cinema for Peace Awards
Date of ceremony
16 February 2026
Category
Cinema for Peace Dove for The Most Valuable Film of the Year
Recipient(s)
Nominated
| Award / Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Cannes Film Festival | May 24, 2025 | Un Certain Regard Award | Scarlett Johansson | Nominated | |
| Camera d'Or | Nominated | ||||
| Deauville American Film Festival | September 13, 2025 | Deauville Audience Award | Eleanor the Great | Won | |
| Miskolc International Film Festival | September 13, 2025 | Emeric Pressburger Prize | Nominated | ||
| The Astra Awards | January 9, 2026 | Best First Feature | Nominated | ||
| AARP Movies for Grownups Awards | January 10, 2026 | Best Actress | June Squibb | Nominated | |
| Best Intergenerational Film | Eleanor the Great | Nominated | |||
| Cinema for Peace Awards | 16 February 2026 | Cinema for Peace Dove for The Most Valuable Film of the Year | Nominated |
References
- Eleanor the Greathttps://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/eleanor-the-great-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdmzmzq1
- Eleanor the Greathttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt30268321/
- The Numbershttps://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Eleanor-the-Great-(2025)
- Sony Pictureshttps://www.sonyclassics.com/film/eleanorthegreat/
- The Cinemaholichttps://thecinemaholic.com/scarlett-johansson-eleanor-invisible/
- PBS News Hour live episode, Sept. 26, 2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlD74y8eu-8
- Deadlinehttps://deadline.com/2025/05/scarlett-johansson-eleanor-the-great-directing-interview-1236382740/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2024/film/news/scarlett-johansson-eleanor-the-great-june-squibb-chiwetel-ejiofor-1235920682/
- Mensjournalhttps://www.mensjournal.com/streaming/scarlett-johansson-spotted-on-set-of-her-directorial-debut
- celebmafiahttps://celebmafia.com/scarlett-johansson-at-eleanor-invisible-set-in-coney-island-in-new-york-city-02-26-2024-4049487/#google_vignette
- "According to a film crew, Eleanor The Great has already wrapped filming!"https://twitter.com/whatsupscarlett/status/1778430744492482602
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/film/festivals/cannes-film-festival-2025-lineup-1236364723/
- Festival de Canneshttps://www.festival-cannes.com/en/2025/the-screenings-guide-of-the-78th-festival-de-cannes/
- TIFFhttps://www.tiff.net/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/film/news/scarlett-johansson-eleanor-the-great-september-release-date-1236463772/
- Eleanor the Greathttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/eleanor_the_great
- Eleanor the Greathttps://www.metacritic.com/movie/eleanor-the-great
- Festival de Canneshttps://www.festival-cannes.com/en/press/press-releases/the-films-of-the-official-selection-2025/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/film/global/deauville-festival-2025-winners-1236517543/
- CineFesthttps://www.cinefest.hu/hir/norwegian-american-kazakh-and-iraqi-films-among-the-winners-the-awards-of-the-21st-cinefest-miskolc-international-film-festival-have-been-presented/?lang=en