The Fabelmans

2022 · 2h31 · Film

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Starring Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle, Mateo Zoryan Francis-DeFord, Keeley Karsten, Alina Brace, Julia Butters, Birdie Borria, Judd Hirsch

Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Exhausted

Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.

Original language

English

Screenplay

Tony Kushner, Steven Spielberg

Music

John Williams

Cinematography

Magdalena Górka, Phil Pastuhov

Cast

Gabriel LaBelle, Mateo Zoryan Francis-DeFord, Keeley Karsten, Alina Brace, Julia Butters, Birdie Borria, Judd Hirsch, Sophia Kopera, Jeannie Berlin

Updated July 22, 2026

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