Connaught Cinema
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Todd Haynes
Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore
Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance, a married couple buckle under the pressure when a Hollywood actress meets them to do research for a film about their past.
After their relationship ignited a tabloid saga two decades ago, Gracie and Joe now lead a seemingly perfect suburban life. Their domestic bliss is disrupted when a famous television actress arrives in their tight-knit community to research her upcoming role as Gracie. As Elizabeth ingratiates herself into the everyday lives of Gracie and Joe, the uncomfortable facts of their scandal unfurl, causing long-dormant emotions to resurface.
★★★★★ It's about growing up, and the different ways we tread through that process, or fail to Telegraph
★★★★ tremendous performances from Portman and Moore, which delve into areas more conventional dramas don’t go near. The Independent
★★★★★ Todd Haynes’ mix of tenderness and camp is a perfect fit for May December IGN
BBFC Insight: child sexual abuse theme, strong sex
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