Maxine
Synopsis
A newly out teenager hiding her relationship from her Chinese American family encounters the ghost of a queer ancestor during the Hungry Ghost Festival, discovering a shared struggle to belong across generations.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Niki Ang
- Screenplay & Story
- Niki Ang
- Original Score
- Carla Patullo
- Original Title
- Maxine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Niki Ang
Niki Ang
Carla Patullo
Chananun Chotrungroj
Rylan Rafferty
Andrew Ahn, Phillip Domfeh
Department Leadership Roster
Niki Ang
Writer
Carla Patullo
Original Music Composer
Andrew Ahn
Producer
Chananun Chotrungroj
Director of Photography
Justine Ellen Chen
Production Design
Rylan Rafferty
Editor
Phillip Domfeh
Producer
Niki Ang
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maxine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maxine about?
A newly out teenager hiding her relationship from her Chinese American family encounters the ghost of a queer ancestor during the Hungry Ghost Festival, discovering a shared struggle to belong across generations.
Who directed Maxine?
Maxine was directed by Niki Ang.
Who stars in Maxine?
The principal cast of Maxine includes Ben Wang, Margaret Cho, Isabella Day, Kelvin Han Yee, Celeste Den.
When was Maxine released and how long is it?
Maxine was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Maxine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maxine was composed by Carla Patullo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maxine?
Maxine holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).