Late Fame
Synopsis
At the very end of the 1970s, post office worker Ed Saxberger wrote a book of poetry that nobody cared about. After an eager and flattering fan appears on his doorstep, Saxberger is beckoned into a coterie of young admirers who anoint him a rediscovered genius. The group of downtown bohemians is led by their "tragic heroine," Gloria. Intoxicated by the attention, and Gloria's alluring presence, Saxberger gradually reckons with the authenticity of his newfound poetic circle.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-19
Top Cast
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Willem Dafoe
Ed Saxberger
Greta Lee
Gloria
Edmund Donovan
Meyers
Clay Singer
Brussard
Arthur Langlie
Carmichael
Graham Campbell
Sherfey
Luca Padovan
Winn
Jake Lacy
Literary Agent
Clark Johnson
Arnold
Stephen Badalamenti
Irv
William Hill
Leonard
Michael Everett Johnson
Mike the Bodega Clerk
Dan Jablons
Stationary Clerk
Tony Torn
Welker White
Barbara
Daniel Oreskes
Arnold
Ava Eisenson
Bartender
Vince Edgehill
Bill
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 60 DaysVienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 7, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 6, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kent Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Samy Burch, Arthur Schnitzler
- Original Score
- Don Fleming
- Original Title
- Late Fame
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Killer Films, Fresh Fish Films, Morning Moon Productions, Working Barn Productions, mk2 Films, In Bloom, Pine Bay Pictures, Spark Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kent Jones
Samy Burch, Arthur Schnitzler
Don Fleming
Wyatt Garfield
Mike Selemon
Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler, Robina Riccitiello, Josh Peters, Billie Lourd
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Vachon
Producer
Kent Jones
Director
Pamela Koffler
Producer
Samy Burch
Writer
Mason Plotts
Producer
Tommaso Ortino
Production Design
Wyatt Garfield
Director of Photography
Mike Selemon
Editor
Carisa Kelly
Costume Design
Taylor Shung
Producer
Danny Roberts
Producer
H.S. Naji
Producer
Jackie Langelier
Producer
Ethan Lazar
Producer
Don Fleming
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Late Fame
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What is Late Fame about?
At the very end of the 1970s, post office worker Ed Saxberger wrote a book of poetry that nobody cared about. After an eager and flattering fan appears on his doorstep, Saxberger is beckoned into a coterie of young admirers who anoint him a rediscovered genius. The group of downtown bohemians is led by their "tragic heroine," Gloria. Intoxicated by the attention, and Gloria's alluring presence, Saxberger gradually reckons with the authenticity of his newfound poetic circle.
Who directed Late Fame?
Late Fame was directed by Kent Jones.
Who stars in Late Fame?
The principal cast of Late Fame includes Willem Dafoe, Greta Lee, Edmund Donovan, Clay Singer, Arthur Langlie.
When was Late Fame released and how long is it?
Late Fame was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Late Fame?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Late Fame was composed by Don Fleming.
Is Late Fame based on a book or true story?
Late Fame is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Arthur Schnitzler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Late Fame?
Late Fame holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).