Four Rational People
“The Emerson String Quartet. 47 years, 1000s of concerts, 9 Grammy awards, 1 final curtain.”
Synopsis
The Emerson String Quartet embarks on the final season of a fifty-year history that includes 9 GRAMMYs and thousands of concerts. Interweaving vivid memories with delicate observations of life on the road, the film explores the difficult decision to walk away from the things they cherish: the music they play and the friends they hold dear. At once a frank examination of the tyranny of aging and a cri de cœur to pass the torch to a new generation, the film culminates with one final performance, leaving all to ponder what happens to us after the final curtain.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tristan Cook
- Screenplay & Story
- Tristan Cook
- Original Title
- Four Rational People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- 2023 String Quartet Movie, Company 3, deep end
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tristan Cook
Tristan Cook
Zac Nicholson, Gustavo Nasr
Tamara Mattos
Birgit Gernböck, Carolyn Moriarty, Donald Moriarty
Department Leadership Roster
Tristan Cook
Director
Birgit Gernböck
Producer
Zac Nicholson
Director of Photography
Tamara Mattos
Editor
Tristan Cook
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Four Rational People about?
The Emerson String Quartet embarks on the final season of a fifty-year history that includes 9 GRAMMYs and thousands of concerts. Interweaving vivid memories with delicate observations of life on the road, the film explores the difficult decision to walk away from the things they cherish: the music they play and the friends they hold dear. At once a frank examination of the tyranny of aging and a cri de cœur to pass the torch to a new generation, the film culminates with one final performance, leaving all to ponder what happens to us after the final curtain.
Who directed Four Rational People?
Four Rational People was directed by Tristan Cook.
Who stars in Four Rational People?
The principal cast of Four Rational People includes Eugene Drucker, Lawrence Dutton, David Finckel, Philip Setzer, Paul Watkins.
When was Four Rational People released and how long is it?
Four Rational People was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Four Rational People?
Four Rational People holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).