

Synecdoche, New York
Drama
Overview
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
2008-10-24
Runtime:
2h 4m
Director:
Charlie Kaufman
Writer:
Charlie Kaufman
Top Cast

Philip Seymour Hoffman
Caden Cotard

Samantha Morton
Hazel

Jennifer Jason Leigh
Maria

Michelle Williams
Claire Keen

Catherine Keener
Adele Lack

Emily Watson
Tammy

Tom Noonan
Sammy Barnathan

Sadie Goldstein
Olive (4 years old)

Hope Davis
Madeleine Gravis

Dianne Wiest
Ellen Bascomb / Millicent Weems

Stanley Krajewski
Actor as Caden

Kristen Bush
Actress Playing Claire
Official Videos

SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK — Charlie Kaufman’s movie of a lifetime | MUBI Podcast

"Glad to be weirdly close."

"You're actors playing actors."

"Sammy's not here."

"Beg a girl, why don't ya?"

"Hire me and you'll see who you truly are."

"We're all hurtling towards death."

Caden finds his venue

Caden and Adele in therapy

"Have I disappointed you?"

Official Trailer
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