20th Century Women (2016)
Some things just can't be fixed. Just be there
In 1979 Santa Barbara, California, Dorothea Fields is a determined single mother in her mid-50s who is raising her adolescent son, Jamie, at a moment brimming with cultural change and rebellion. Dorothea enlists the help of two younger women – Abbie, a free-spirited punk artist living as a boarder in the Fields' home and Julie, a savvy and provocative teenage neighbour – to help with Jamie's upbringing.
Cast
- Annette Bening - Dorothea
- Elle Fanning - Julie
- Greta Gerwig - Abbie
- Billy Crudup - William
- Lucas Jade Zumann - Jamie
- Alison Elliott - Julie's Mother
- Thea Gill - Abbie's Mother
- Vitaly Andrew LeBeau - Young Jamie
- Olivia Hone - Julie's Sister
- Waleed Zuaiter - Charlie
Screenplay
- Mike Mills (Story)
- Mike Mills (Screenplay)
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
parent child relationship, 1970s, balcony, feminism, punk rock, coming of age, feminist, free spirit, single mother, generation gap, santa barbara, california, mother son relationship, teenager
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 20th Century Women about?
- In 1979 Santa Barbara, California, Dorothea Fields is a determined single mother in her mid-50s who is raising her adolescent son, Jamie, at a moment brimming with cultural change and rebellion. Dorothea enlists the help of two younger women – Abbie, a free-spirited punk artist living as a boarder in the Fields' home and Julie, a savvy and provocative teenage neighbour – to help with Jamie's upbringing.
- Who directed 20th Century Women?
- 20th Century Women was directed by Mike Mills.
- Who stars in 20th Century Women?
- 20th Century Women stars Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup, Lucas Jade Zumann, Alison Elliott.
- How long is 20th Century Women?
- 20th Century Women has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is 20th Century Women?
- 20th Century Women is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of 20th Century Women?
- 20th Century Women had a budget of $7M.
- How much did 20th Century Women gross?
- 20th Century Women grossed $6M worldwide.
- Where was 20th Century Women produced?
- 20th Century Women was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of 20th Century Women?
- The themes of 20th Century Women include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.