Matt and Mara
Synopsis
Mara is a young creative writing professor struggling with problems in her marriage to an experimental musician. One day, she runs into Matt, a charismatic, free-spirited author from her past, when he wanders onto her university campus. Bonded by their shared interests, the two gradually become closer. When Mara’s husband unexpectedly cancels plans to drive her to an out-of-town conference, Matt accompanies Mara on the trip instead. Along the way, the tension surrounding their undefined relationship slowly grows.
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Official Streaming TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-04
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Deragh Campbell
Mara
Matt Johnson
Matt
Mounir al Shami
Samir
Emma Healey
Emma
Avery Nayman
Avery
Marlowe Granados
Maeve
Simon Reynolds
Matt's Dad
Kinshuk Dhingra
Creative Writing Student
Georgia Tannis
Professor Burke
Jack Nguyen
PhD Party Guest
Michael Kolberg
Barista
Johnathan Pappo
Band Member
Andrew Matthews
Band Member
Courtenay Field
Creative Writing Student #1
Natasha Advani Thangkhiew
Creative Writing Student #2
Edmundo Arceo Hernández
Passport Photographer
Carlyn Bezic
Dinner Party Guest
Mark Grundy
Dinner Party Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 123 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 13, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 14, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazik Radwanski
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazik Radwanski
- Original Title
- Matt and Mara
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Medium Density Fibreboard Films, Arbitrage Pictures, Zapruder Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazik Radwanski
Kazik Radwanski, Samantha Chater
Nikolay Michaylov
Ajla Odobasic
Daniel Montgomery, Matt Johnson, Neil Mathieson, Matthew Miller, Candice Napoleone
Department Leadership Roster
Kazik Radwanski
Director
Daniel Montgomery
Producer
Ajla Odobasic
Editor
Candice Napoleone
Producer
Mara Zigler
Costume Design
Nikolay Michaylov
Director of Photography
Kazik Radwanski
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Matt and Mara
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What is Matt and Mara about?
Mara is a young creative writing professor struggling with problems in her marriage to an experimental musician. One day, she runs into Matt, a charismatic, free-spirited author from her past, when he wanders onto her university campus. Bonded by their shared interests, the two gradually become closer. When Mara’s husband unexpectedly cancels plans to drive her to an out-of-town conference, Matt accompanies Mara on the trip instead. Along the way, the tension surrounding their undefined relationship slowly grows.
Who directed Matt and Mara?
Matt and Mara was directed by Kazik Radwanski.
Who stars in Matt and Mara?
The principal cast of Matt and Mara includes Deragh Campbell, Matt Johnson, Mounir al Shami, Emma Healey, Avery Nayman.
When was Matt and Mara released and how long is it?
Matt and Mara was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Matt and Mara?
Matt and Mara holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).