Sharper is a 2023 American psychological thriller film directed by Benjamin Caron and written by co-producers Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka. The film stars Julianne Moore, who also served as co-producer, along with Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith, Briana Middleton, and John Lithgow.
Sharper was released in select theaters on February 10, 2023, in United States, before its Apple TV+ release a week later, on February 17, being co-distributed by A24 for both dates.
Synopsis[]
A young man exacts revenge on his family for not accepting him and cons other rich people to gain the wealth he desires.
Cast[]
- Julianne Moore as Madeline
- Sebastian Stan as Max
- Justice Smith as Tom
- Briana Middleton as Sandra
- John Lithgow as Richard Hobbes
Production[]
In March 2021, it was announced that A24 will produce Sharper for Apple TV+, directed by Benjamin Caron and starring Julianne Moore, based on a script written by Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka that was part of the 2020 Black List of screenplays that would not be released in theaters during that year. In July 2021, Sebastian Stan was added to the cast, with Justice Smith and Briana Middleton joining in August. In September, John Lithgow was cast, with filming beginning on September 13 in New York City.
Release[]
Sharper was released in select theaters on February 10, 2023, and is scheduled be released on Apple TV+ on February 17.
Critical reception[]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 61% of 23 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.6/10. On Metacritic, the film has a score of 63 out of 100 based on 18 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
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