Anemone

Name: Anemone
Genre: Drama
Released: October 3, 2025
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 53

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Focus Features | Release Date: October 3, 2025

Summary: ANEMONE explores the complex and profound ties that exist between brothers, fathers, and sons.

Genre(s): Drama

Runtime: 121 min

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Liz Braun

Sep 30, 2025

Anemone is a redemptive tale, but slow and dark and haunting, sometimes slipping into fantasy and playing out like a fairytale, and sometimes unfolding like a Greek tragedy. As films go, it’s a triumph. Read full review

Empire Ian Freer

Oct 15, 2025

A powerful story about father and sons, told by a father and son. At once a showcase for a monumental talent, and the arrival of an exciting new one. Read full review

The Daily Beast Nick Schager

Sep 29, 2025

Though its daring gestures don’t always pay off, it’s a tale of internal and external brutality, of fathers, sons and clans scarred by violence, that serves as a sturdy showcase for its exceptional star. Read full review

Anna Smith

Oct 14, 2025

This family endeavour is an acting masterclass, and we should be grateful that it’s lured Daniel Day-Lewis back into acting after eight years in the metaphorical woods. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Oct 3, 2025

It’s rich material, but despite having one of the greatest actors of his generation at his disposal, Ronan manages to fumble it—delivering a film that functions more as a sleep aid than a drama. Read full review

Looper Reuben Baron

Sep 28, 2025

While DDL's acting genius gives the film some spark, those sparks are sapped by lethargic pacing and serious pretentiousness. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Sep 29, 2025

Daniel Day-Lewis has emerged from retirement to do something he has never done before — make a truly horrible movie. Read full review

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