Matthias & Maxime
“Best friends forever.”
Synopsis
Two childhood best friends are asked to share a kiss for the purposes of a student short film. Soon, a lingering doubt sets in, confronting both men with their preferences, threatening the brotherhood of their social circle, and, eventually, changing their lives.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official International Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-29
Top Cast
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Gabriel D'Almeida Freitas
Matthias
Xavier Dolan
Maxime
Pier-Luc Funk
Rivette
Samuel Gauthier
Frank
Antoine Pilon
Brass
Adib Alkhalidey
Shariff
Micheline Bernard
Francine
Anne Dorval
Manon
Marilyn Castonguay
Sarah
Catherine Brunet
Lisa
Harris Dickinson
McAfee
Camille Felton
Erika Rivette
Anne-Marie Cadieux
Martine
Monique Spaziani
Colette
Jacques Lavallée
Courtemanche
Louis-Julien Durso
Matisse
Johanne Garneau
Neighbor on Balcony
Alexandre Bourgeois
Julien
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival Week
Festival / Special Debut
August 28, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 9, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xavier Dolan
- Screenplay & Story
- Xavier Dolan
- Original Score
- Jean-Michel Blais
- Original Title
- Matthias & Maxime
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Sons of Manual
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xavier Dolan
Xavier Dolan
Jean-Michel Blais
André Turpin
Xavier Dolan
Nancy Grant, Xavier Dolan, Michel Merkt, Kateryna Merkt, Phoebe Greenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Xavier Dolan
Director
Colombe Raby
Production Design
Jean-Michel Blais
Original Music Composer
André Turpin
Director of Photography
Pierre-Yves Gayraud
Costume Design
Xavier Dolan
Editor
Xavier Dolan
Costume Design
Nancy Grant
Producer
Xavier Dolan
Producer
Xavier Dolan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Matthias & Maxime
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What is Matthias & Maxime about?
Two childhood best friends are asked to share a kiss for the purposes of a student short film. Soon, a lingering doubt sets in, confronting both men with their preferences, threatening the brotherhood of their social circle, and, eventually, changing their lives.
Who directed Matthias & Maxime?
Matthias & Maxime was directed by Xavier Dolan.
Who stars in Matthias & Maxime?
The principal cast of Matthias & Maxime includes Gabriel D'Almeida Freitas, Xavier Dolan, Pier-Luc Funk, Samuel Gauthier, Antoine Pilon.
When was Matthias & Maxime released and how long is it?
Matthias & Maxime was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Matthias & Maxime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Matthias & Maxime was composed by Jean-Michel Blais.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Matthias & Maxime?
Matthias & Maxime holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).