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Kajillionaire is a 2020 American crime comedy-drama written and directed by Miranda July. Evan Rachel Wood plays Old Dolio, the emotionally neglected daughter of small-time con artists portrayed by Debra Winger and Richard Jenkins; their family dynamic changes after they invite a stranger, played by Gina Rodriguez, into a planned scheme. The film examines intimacy, manipulation, identity, and the transactional habits within an isolated family.
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Who directed the movie Kajillionaire?
Kajillionaire was written and directed by Miranda July, known for her earlier films Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005) and The Future (2011). The film was released in 2020 and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January of that year.
Who stars in Kajillionaire?
Evan Rachel Wood stars as Old Dolio, with Debra Winger and Richard Jenkins playing her con-artist parents. Gina Rodriguez co-stars as Melanie, a woman the family recruits for a heist whose warmth disrupts their dysfunctional dynamic.
What is the plot of Kajillionaire?
The film follows Old Dolio, the emotionally neglected adult daughter of two small-time con artists living in a converted office space in Los Angeles. When her parents bring in a more experienced outside accomplice named Melanie, Old Dolio begins to question the life she has been raised to accept.
Was Kajillionaire affected by COVID-19 at the box office?
Yes, Kajillionaire had a limited theatrical release in September 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many theaters were operating at reduced capacity or remained closed. The film grossed under one million dollars domestically, though it received positive reviews from critics.
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