Newbies
Synopsis
Two broken strangers wrestling with their queer identities meet on the subway just after midnight. A poignant, poetic journey through the past few hours of their night reveals how they got here, and what broke them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hamburg International Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kimiko Matsuda-Lawrence, Megan Trufant Tillman
- Screenplay & Story
- Kimiko Matsuda-Lawrence, Megan Trufant Tillman
- Original Title
- Newbies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kimiko Matsuda-Lawrence, Megan Trufant Tillman
Kimiko Matsuda-Lawrence, Megan Trufant Tillman
Department Leadership Roster
Kimiko Matsuda-Lawrence
Director
Megan Trufant Tillman
Director
Kimiko Matsuda-Lawrence
Writer
Megan Trufant Tillman
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Newbies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Newbies about?
Two broken strangers wrestling with their queer identities meet on the subway just after midnight. A poignant, poetic journey through the past few hours of their night reveals how they got here, and what broke them.
Who directed Newbies?
Newbies was directed by Kimiko Matsuda-Lawrence, Megan Trufant Tillman.
Who stars in Newbies?
The principal cast of Newbies includes Josiah Cross, Danny Glover, Mia Isaac, Nathaniel D. Lee, Renita Lewis.
When was Newbies released and how long is it?
Newbies was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 17m.