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Matt and Mara(2024)
Status: Released
Date: 2024-09-13
65%
34 Votes
Time: 1h 20m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Canada
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Matt and Mara
Top 10 Billed Cast
Deragh Campbell
Mara
Matt Johnson
Matt
Simon Reynolds
Matt's Dad
Video Trailer Matt and Mara
Video: Official Streaming Trailer
Official Streaming Trailer
Official Trailer
"Will they? Won't they?"
Kazik Radwanski & Deragh Campbell | MUBI Picks at Posteritati
Kazik Radwanski Let Matt Johnson and Deragh Campbell Improvise | TIFF 2024
Kazik Radwanski on Matt Johnson and Deragh Campbell's On-Screen Chemistry | TIFF 2024
The safe, swirling chaos of creating MATT AND MARA with Matt Johnson and Deragh Campbell | TIFF 2024
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Official Streaming Trailer - Trailer
Official Trailer - Trailer
"Will they? Won't they?" - Teaser
Kazik Radwanski & Deragh Campbell | MUBI Picks at Posteritati - Featurette
Kazik Radwanski Let Matt Johnson and Deragh Campbell Improvise | TIFF 2024 - Featurette
Kazik Radwanski on Matt Johnson and Deragh Campbell's On-Screen Chemistry | TIFF 2024 - Featurette
The safe, swirling chaos of creating MATT AND MARA with Matt Johnson and Deragh Campbell | TIFF 2024 - Featurette
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