Worth (film)
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Directed by | Sara Colangelo |
Written by | Max Borenstein |
Based on | What Is Life Worth? by Kenneth Feinberg |
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Cinematography | Pepe Avila del Pino |
Edited by | Julia Bloch |
Music by | Nico Muhly |
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Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 118 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Worth is a 2020 biographical film directed by Sara Colangelo, from a screenplay by Max Borenstein. It stars Michael Keaton, Amy Ryan, Stanley Tucci, Tate Donovan, Shunori Ramanathan and Laura Benanti. It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2020. The film is scheduled to be released in a limited release and on Netflix on September 3, 2021.
Cast[]
- Michael Keaton as Kenneth Feinberg
- Stanley Tucci as Charles Wolf
- Amy Ryan as Camille Biros
- Tate Donovan as Lee Quinn
- Shunori Ramanthan as Priya Khundi
- Laura Benanti as Karen Abate
- Talia Balsam as Diane Shaff, Feinberg's wife
- Marc Maron as Bart Cuthbert
- Chris Tardio as Frank Donato
- Victor Slezak as John Ashcroft
- Gayle Rankin as Maya
- Catherine Curtin as Joan
- Johanna Day as Ruth
- James Ciccone as James
Production[]
The project was announced during the 2018 Berlin Film Festival, with David Frankel directing from a screenplay by Max Borenstein, which was featured in the 2008 Black List. Michael Keaton was cast to play the role of Kenneth Feinberg.[2] Sales for the film took place at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.[3]
In February 2019, Sara Colangelo replaced Frankel as director and Stanley Tucci was added to the cast.[4] In March, Shunori Ramanthan and Victor Slezak were cast.[5] In April 2019, Laura Benanti, Amy Ryan, Talia Balsam and Tate Donovan joined the cast of the film.[6][7]
Filming[]
Principal photography began in April 2019.[8][9]
Release[]
It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2020.[10] In February 2021, Netflix and Higher Ground Productions acquired distribution rights to the film.[11] It is scheduled to be released in a limited release and on Netflix on September 3, 2021.[12]
As of August 2020, 65% of the 20 reviews compiled on Rotten Tomatoes are positive, with an average rating of 7.06/10.[13]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Worth". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
- ^ Michael Keaton to Discover ‘What Is Life Worth’
- ^ Ralph Fiennes, Rebecca Hall, Mark Strong & Saïd Taghmaoui Join John Michael McDonagh’s ‘The Forgiven’ – Hot Cannes Pic
- ^ Sara Colangelo To Direct Michael Keaton & Stanley Tucci In ‘What Is Life Worth’ – EFM
- ^ Shunori Ramanthan, Victor Slezak Join Michael Keaton In ‘What Is Life Worth’
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (April 8, 2019). "Laura Benanti Joins 'What Is Life Worth' With Michael Keaton & Stanley Tucci". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (April 25, 2019). "'What Is Life Worth' Adds Amy Ryan, Talia Balsam & Tate Donovan As Filming Begins". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ "Michael Keaton Gets Into Character While Filming 'What Is Life Worth'". newsok.com. April 2, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ "Monday, April 1 Filming Locations for What Is Life?, FBI, SVU, & more!". onlocationvacations.com. April 1, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 17, 2021). "9/11 Victims Fund Drama 'Worth' Acquired By Netflix & Barack & Michelle Obama's Higher Ground; Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci Starrer Bows On 20th Anniversary Of Terror Attacks". Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ "Official Key Art And Date Announcement For WORTH Starring Michael Keaton and Stanley Tucci". RamaScreen. August 2, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Worth (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
External links[]
- 2020 films
- English-language films
- American films
- 2020 biographical drama films
- American biographical drama films
- Films about lawyers
- Films based on the September 11 attacks
- Films set in New York City
- Films set in Washington, D.C.
- Films set in 2001
- Films set in 2002
- Films set in 2003
- Films based on memoirs
- Drama films based on actual events