Knight of Cups (2015)

A quest.

Knight of Cups (2015) poster

Rick is a screenwriter living in Los Angeles. While successful in his career, his life feels empty. Haunted and confused, he finds temporary solace in the decadent Hollywood excess that defines his existence. Women provide a distraction to his daily pain, and every encounter brings him closer to finding his place in the world.

Director: Terrence Malick
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 118 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hanan Townshend
Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki
Editing: Mark Yoshikawa, Geoffrey Richman
Production: Waypoint Entertainment, Dogwood Films
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, English, Srpski
Box Office: $566,006
Original Language: en

Themes

Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Bittersweet Farewell and Lasting Pain, Philosophical and Existential Questions

Keywords

dreams, midlife crisis, screenwriter, creative crisis, success, celebrity, money, memory, hollywood, temptation, decadence, wealthy man, modeling shoot, philosophical, father son relationship

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knight of Cups about?
Rick is a screenwriter living in Los Angeles. While successful in his career, his life feels empty. Haunted and confused, he finds temporary solace in the decadent Hollywood excess that defines his existence. Women provide a distraction to his daily pain, and every encounter brings him closer to finding his place in the world.
Who directed Knight of Cups?
Knight of Cups was directed by Terrence Malick.
Who stars in Knight of Cups?
Knight of Cups stars Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman, Brian Dennehy, Antonio Banderas, Freida Pinto.
How long is Knight of Cups?
Knight of Cups has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is Knight of Cups?
Knight of Cups is a Drama, Romance film.
How much did Knight of Cups gross?
Knight of Cups grossed $566,006 worldwide.
Where was Knight of Cups produced?
Knight of Cups was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Knight of Cups?
The themes of Knight of Cups include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Bittersweet Farewell and Lasting Pain, Philosophical and Existential Questions.