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Materialists

Materialists · A24 Romance Collection

2025 117 min R
Critic7.7
Comedy Romance Drama
A24 Apple TV FindEdition
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Overview

A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself trapped in a toxic love triangle between a wealthy financier and her imperfect ex-boyfriend, threatening both her career and client futures.
Story 7.5
Acting 8.1
Direction 8.0
Cinematography 7.9
Music 7.8
Pacing 7.6
Originality 8.2
Emotional Impact 7.7
Overall 7.7

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

7.7 /10

Insightful Modern Romance Analysis

Celine Song brilliantly deconstructs how modern dating apps and net worth have transformed interpersonal connections into transactions.

Strong Star Trio

Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans deliver compelling chemistry driving the central love triangle.

Pros

  • Smart and insightful exploration of contemporary dating culture and transaction-based romance
  • Fantastic star chemistry between Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans
  • Succeeds as a box office hit for A24 crossing $108 million worldwide

Cons

  • Shifts between cynical social commentary and traditional love triangles can feel jarring
  • Unflinching depiction of dating insecurities may not offer lighthearted comfort
Verdict A sharp, thought-provoking, and deeply cynical dissection of modern romance and economic love triangles in New York City.

AI Review

A sharp, modern romantic comedy-drama directed by Celine Song and starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal amidst New York City's dating scene.

A sharp, thought-provoking, and deeply cynical dissection of modern romance and economic love triangles in New York City.

Essential viewing for fans of smart contemporary romance, A24 dramas, and Celine Song's filmmaking.

Awards

Gotham Awards

Best Feature Film · Nominated

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Development

Developed by Celine Song and produced by Killer Films and 2AM for A24 distribution.

Principal photography

Shot in New York City from April to June 2024.

Post-production

Completed in early 2025 ahead of its June theatrical premiere.

Gotham Awards

Best Feature Film Nominated

Production

Development

Developed by Celine Song and produced by Killer Films and 2AM for A24 distribution.

Principal photography

Shot in New York City from April to June 2024.

Post-production

Completed in early 2025 ahead of its June theatrical premiere.

Streaming

A24 Apple TV FindEdition

Cast

Dakota Johnson Lucy Mason
Chris Evans Lucy's Ex-Boyfriend
Pedro Pascal Wealthy Financier Bachelor
Marin Ireland Sophie
Sawyer Spielberg Supporting Role
Lindsey Broad Supporting Role

Characters

Lucy Mason Dakota Johnson
Lucy's Ex-Boyfriend Chris Evans
Wealthy Financier Bachelor Pedro Pascal
Sophie Marin Ireland
Supporting Role Sawyer Spielberg
Supporting Role Lindsey Broad

Crew

Celine Song Director
Celine Song Screenwriter
David Hinojosa Producer
Christine Vachon Producer
Pamela Koffler Producer
Daniel Pemberton Composer
Shabier Kirchner Cinematographer
Keith Fraase Editor

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Matchmaker Overture — Daniel Pemberton
  2. New York Dating Culture — Daniel Pemberton

Trivia

  • Materialists became one of A24's highest-grossing romantic comedy releases, surpassing $100 million worldwide.
  • Marked Celine Song's highly anticipated second feature film following her Academy Award-nominated debut Past Lives.
  • Principal photography took place entirely on location in New York City during mid-2024.

Quotes

"Love isn't just a match on paper. It's the messy part in between."

"We treat dating like calculations until reality breaks the equation."

Goofs

  • During the matchmaking office scene, props on Lucy's desk change configuration slightly between reverse cuts.

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