The Forty-Year-Old Version
“Find your own voice.”
Synopsis
Desperate for a breakthrough as she nears the big 4-0, struggling New York City playwright Radha finds inspiration by reinventing herself as a rapper.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-26
Top Cast
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Radha Blank
Radha
Peter Y. Kim
Archie
Oswin Benjamin
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Reed Birney
J. Whitman
Imani Lewis
Elaine
T.J. Atoms
Kamal
Welker White
Julie
Jacob Ming-Trent
Lamont
Haskiri Velazquez
Rosa
Stacey Sargeant
Stacey
William Oliver Watkins
Marcus
Meghan O’Neill
Jaime
Ashlee Brian
Avery
Antonio Ortiz
Waldo
Kemba
Kemba
Andre Ward
Forrest
Jackie Adam
Snazzy
Charls Ryu
Korean Vendor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysSundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 2, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 9, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Radha Blank
- Screenplay & Story
- Radha Blank
- Original Title
- The Forty-Year-Old Version
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Hillman Grad Productions, New Slate Ventures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Radha Blank
Radha Blank
Eric Branco
Robert Grigsby Wilson
Trevite Willis, Lena Waithe, Rishi Rijani, Inuka Bacote, Radha Blank
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Noble
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sarah Williams
Costume Design
Radha Blank
Director
Radha Blank
Writer
Lena Waithe
Producer
Rishi Rijani
Producer
Inuka Bacote
Producer
Radha Blank
Producer
Jennifer Semler
Producer
Jordan Fudge
Producer
Robert Grigsby Wilson
Editor
Eric Branco
Director of Photography
Valeria De Felice
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forty-Year-Old Version
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What is The Forty-Year-Old Version about?
Desperate for a breakthrough as she nears the big 4-0, struggling New York City playwright Radha finds inspiration by reinventing herself as a rapper.
Who directed The Forty-Year-Old Version?
The Forty-Year-Old Version was directed by Radha Blank.
Who stars in The Forty-Year-Old Version?
The principal cast of The Forty-Year-Old Version includes Radha Blank, Peter Y. Kim, Oswin Benjamin, Reed Birney, Imani Lewis.
When was The Forty-Year-Old Version released and how long is it?
The Forty-Year-Old Version was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Forty-Year-Old Version?
The Forty-Year-Old Version holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).