When You Finish Saving the World
Synopsis
Evelyn has devoted herself to helping people in hard times, and she struggles to connect with her son Ziggy, an aspiring internet star oblivious to the problems of the world. As Evelyn attempts to become a parent figure to an unassuming teenage boy she meets at her women's shelter, Ziggy fumbles through his pursuit of a politically conscious girl at his high school.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-29
Top Cast
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Julianne Moore
Evelyn
Finn Wolfhard
Ziggy
Billy Bryk
Kyle
Alisha Boe
Lila
Jack Justice
Jackie
Jay O. Sanders
Roger
Eléonore Hendricks
Angie
Catherine Haun
Cath
Annacheska Brown
Cyril
Sara Anne
Becky
Marika Rose Sayers
Politician
Felipe Jeantete
Corporate America
Calhoun Koenig
Emcee
Colin Miller
Singer
Adrian Mackenzie
Bandana Guy
Laura Love Tode
Barb
Mimi Fletcher
Leslie
Jordyn Aurora Aquino
Marci
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysCannes Critics’ Week
Festival / Special Debut
January 20, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 27, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesse Eisenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Jesse Eisenberg
- Original Score
- Emile Mosseri
- Original Title
- When You Finish Saving the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Fruit Tree, A24
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesse Eisenberg
Jesse Eisenberg
Emile Mosseri
Benjamin Loeb
Sara Shaw
Ali Herting, Becky Glupczynski, Emma Stone, Dave McCary
Department Leadership Roster
Sara Shaw
Editor
Joshua Marsh
Costume Design
Michael Huber
Visual Effects Supervisor
Emile Mosseri
Original Music Composer
Ali Herting
Producer
Jesse Eisenberg
Director
Emma Stone
Producer
Dave McCary
Producer
Meredith Lippincott
Production Design
Benjamin Loeb
Director of Photography
Jesse Eisenberg
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is When You Finish Saving the World about?
Evelyn has devoted herself to helping people in hard times, and she struggles to connect with her son Ziggy, an aspiring internet star oblivious to the problems of the world. As Evelyn attempts to become a parent figure to an unassuming teenage boy she meets at her women's shelter, Ziggy fumbles through his pursuit of a politically conscious girl at his high school.
Who directed When You Finish Saving the World?
When You Finish Saving the World was directed by Jesse Eisenberg.
Who stars in When You Finish Saving the World?
The principal cast of When You Finish Saving the World includes Julianne Moore, Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk, Alisha Boe, Jack Justice.
When was When You Finish Saving the World released and how long is it?
When You Finish Saving the World was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for When You Finish Saving the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When You Finish Saving the World was composed by Emile Mosseri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When You Finish Saving the World?
When You Finish Saving the World holds official age classifications: CA: R; FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).