Matt and Mara

Matt and Mara

Directed by Kazik Radwanski

Produced by Medium Density Fibreboard Films, Arbitrage Pictures

202480 min6.4 / 10

A character-driven romantic drama about rekindled connection and marital tension, built on intimate conversations and unresolved emotional ambiguity.

Mara is a young creative writing professor struggling with problems in her marriage to an experimental musician. One day, she runs into Matt, a charismatic, free-spirited author from her past, when he wanders onto her university campus. Bonded by their shared interests, the two gradually become closer. When Mara’s husband unexpectedly cancels plans to drive her to an out-of-town conference, Matt accompanies Mara on the trip instead. Along the way, the tension surrounding their undefined relationship slowly grows.

Questions people ask

  • Is Matt and Mara violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Matt and Mara sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Matt and Mara scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Matt and Mara easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does Matt and Mara end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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44/ 100

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Rarity47

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Surprise44

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Love40

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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