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Mistress America

A college freshman remedies her disappointment and loneliness by allowing herself to be drawn into the zany schemes of her future stepsister.

Director(s)

Taryn Simon

Noah Baumbach

Oscar Boyson

Joe Moore

Tyson Bidner

Cast & Crew

Greta Gerwig

Greta Gerwig

Brooke Cardinas

Michael Chernus

Michael Chernus

Dylan

Noah Baumbach

Noah Baumbach

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Sharon Washington

Sharon Washington

Professor #2

Cindy Cheung

Cindy Cheung

Karen

Seth Barrish

Seth Barrish

Brooke's Dad (voice)

Kathryn Erbe

Kathryn Erbe

Stevie

Amy Warren

Amy Warren

Counselor

Heather Lind

Heather Lind

Mamie-Claire

Dean Wareham

Dean Wareham

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Lola Kirke

Lola Kirke

Tracy Fishko

Rebecca Henderson

Rebecca Henderson

Anna Wheeler

Andrea Chen

Andrea Chen

Hallway Girl

Mickey Sumner

Mickey Sumner

Fake Brooke

Matthew Shear

Matthew Shear

Tony

Oscar Boyson

Oscar Boyson

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Charlie Gillette

Charlie Gillette

Carey (uncredited)

Rebecca Naomi Jones

Rebecca Naomi Jones

Party Hostess

Jasmine Cephas Jones

Jasmine Cephas Jones

Nicolette

Clare Foley

Clare Foley

Peggy

Juliet Brett

Juliet Brett

Tiny Girl

Shoba Narayan

Shoba Narayan

Hallway Girl

Kareem Williams

Kareem Williams

Kareem

Joe Moore

Joe Moore

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Shana Dowdeswell

Shana Dowdeswell

Ruth

Shelby Rebecca Wong

Shelby Rebecca Wong

Laura

Alfred Macadam

Alfred Macadam

Professor #1

Morgan Lynch

Morgan Lynch

Student

Colin Stokes

Colin Stokes

Mobius Guy

Gretchen Young

Gretchen Young

Work Study Woman

David Longstreth

David Longstreth

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Amber Coffman

Amber Coffman

The Band

Steven Marion

Steven Marion

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Michael Daniel Johnson

Michael Daniel Johnson

The Band

Nat Baldwin

Nat Baldwin

The Band

Mary Beth Minthorn

Mary Beth Minthorn

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Frank Iacuzzo

Frank Iacuzzo

Psychic

Jessie Austrian

Jessie Austrian

Pregnant Book Club Member

Taryn Simon

Taryn Simon

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Casey Leigh Atre

Casey Leigh Atre

Pregnant Book Club Member

Andrea Teasdale

Andrea Teasdale

Pregnant Book Club Member

Marina Ayala

Marina Ayala

Housekeeper

Amanda Gates-Ellison

Amanda Gates-Ellison

Advisor

Tyson Bidner

Tyson Bidner

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Details

GenresComedy
Runtime1h 24 mins
Released on14 Aug 2015
Languageen
Produced InUnited States of America
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Reviews

Reno

8/10

> A sudden sparkling change in a moody life. The second collaboration between the director and Greta Gerwig. I just love their works, together they write awesome story and create a cinematic magic. Kind of rare filmmakers, only a very few from the past to compare these two to them. It was another quirky comedy, especially if you liked 'Frances Ha' you would like this as well. I hope they would come for the third time to complete 'An Untalented Girl from NYC' trilogy. It was not as good as the previous film, but nothing short of awesome entertainment. I am surprised a few of those who liked that movie did not favour it. I knew it would be a chick comedy, accordingly, I was not expecting beyond that. But like all the time when I decide to watch a movie, I wanted it to be a better entertainer than the one I saw in the earlier. That's what everyone do, it was like the sea tides, the rise and fall is inevitable. Some would like it and some won't, but to me it was a very good. Unlike 'Frances Ha', here there are two lead characters, both are young adult women, but the entire narration was from one person's perspective. That is, a college freshman Tracy. How her life follows, especially after meeting a girl who's soon-to-be her step-sister. As in a new place and socially inept, she finds her way to be joyous and adventurous, meets some new people and makes them friends. But how long this unplanned pleasure remains with her and what are all changes makes to her rest of the life is the remaining movie. > "I am so impressed by you and so worried for you at the same time." It was a simple and soft narration, but engaging characters and well paced with a chain of fine comedies. Apart from writing and direction, the supporting cast was the best feature. It was a tiny twist at the end, but extremely essential to break the steady sequence to bring a diversion. Since that part, I have been wondering about the conclusion, but the makeover was really excellent, I think it was touching yet as I expected. This is Lola Kirke's major role I've seen. She was fantastic and I hope to see her in more films in the lead. It was one of the best on-screen chemistry between her and Greta. There were many beautiful lines spoken between these two, very memorable and quotable ones. With all these top quality, if one still don't like, then he must be bored of watching plenty of similar themes. But that should not be a reason to trash it, because that is his personal issue to deal who's dumping on this one is totally unfair. This movie was unique, fun, touching, heartbreaking, likeable characters, filled with cheerful moments and overall one of the best recent films I have seen. It was more like a friendship movie on trust and commitment. The portrayal was at its best, an example of how a life can turn around in a matter of time. But how much more trustworthy is this sudden change and the best uses of it was the movie that told very nicely. I won't say it is a must see, but personally I feel that way. 8/10

Andres Gomez

6/10

Mistress America is a good depict of that character which is like a bonfire (using the same words Tracy use at the end of the picture), which attracts insects with its light only to be burnt and which brights strong to be completely consumed. Only paying attention to itself and putting all the world in accordance to its needs. The script is brilliant and the cast is well chosen and performs well. However, this story around this character and around the starting of adulthood and chasing of dreams is not really appealing to me. Somehow boring ...

beyondthecineramadome

9/10

Full review: <a>https://www.tinakakadelis.com/beyond-the-cinerama-dome/2021/12/28/the-last-cowboy-mistress-americanbspreview<a> Before there was _Lady Bird_, there was _Mistress America_. And despite the fact that _Mistress America_ is not a solo project from Great Gerwig, her artistic footprint is evident in every facet of this movie. Co-written with Noah Baumbach (and directed by Baumbach), Mistress America is about Tracy Fishko (Lola Kirke), an incoming college freshman at Barnard College in New York City. The usual freshman loneliness sets in quickly, and Tracy’s mother encourages her to call her soon-to-be-step-sister, Brooke Cardinas (Greta Gerwig).

All Trailers

Official Trailer #2
Official HD Trailer

Teasers

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Mistress America FAQs

The directors of Mistress America are Taryn Simon, Noah Baumbach, Oscar Boyson, Joe Moore, and Tyson Bidner.

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