The Listener
“Lives are on the line.”
Synopsis
Beth is a helpline volunteer – part of the small army that gets on the phone every night across America, fielding calls from all kinds of people feeling lonely, broken, hopeless. Over the last year the tide has become a tsunami. As Beth goes through her shift, the stakes rise: is this the night she will lose someone? Save someone? Eventually, Beth’s own story comes to light, revealing why she does it. All along we remain with her: listening, comforting, connecting – patching the world back together, one stitch at a time.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-13
Top Cast
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Tessa Thompson
Beth
Logan Marshall-Green
Michael (voice)
Derek Cecil
Andy (voice)
Margaret Cho
Corinne (voice)
Blu del Barrio
Jinx (voice)
Ricky Velez
Ellis (voice)
Alia Shawkat
Sharon (voice)
Jamie Hector
Ray (voice)
Casey Wilson
Ruby (voice)
Bobby Soto
Chris (voice)
Rebecca Hall
Laura (voice)
Matt Van Orden
Jinx's Boyfriend (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysVienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 29, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 29, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Buscemi
- Screenplay & Story
- Alessandro Camon
- Original Score
- Aska Matsumiya
- Original Title
- The Listener
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Hantz Motion Pictures, Sight Unseen Pictures, Olive Productions, Atlas Industries
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Buscemi
Alessandro Camon
Aska Matsumiya
Anka Malatynska
Kate Williams
Tessa Thompson, Oren Moverman, Wren Arthur, Steve Buscemi, John Hantz
Department Leadership Roster
Tessa Thompson
Producer
Alessandro Camon
Screenplay
Oren Moverman
Producer
Steve Buscemi
Director
Wren Arthur
Producer
Steve Buscemi
Producer
Lauren Hantz
Producer
Sean King O'Grady
Producer
Bill Stertz
Producer
Aska Matsumiya
Original Music Composer
Anka Malatynska
Director of Photography
Kate Williams
Editor
Mboni Maumba
Production Design
Bic Owen
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Listener
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What is The Listener about?
Beth is a helpline volunteer – part of the small army that gets on the phone every night across America, fielding calls from all kinds of people feeling lonely, broken, hopeless. Over the last year the tide has become a tsunami. As Beth goes through her shift, the stakes rise: is this the night she will lose someone? Save someone? Eventually, Beth’s own story comes to light, revealing why she does it. All along we remain with her: listening, comforting, connecting – patching the world back together, one stitch at a time.
Who directed The Listener?
The Listener was directed by Steve Buscemi.
Who stars in The Listener?
The principal cast of The Listener includes Tessa Thompson, Logan Marshall-Green, Derek Cecil, Margaret Cho, Blu del Barrio.
When was The Listener released and how long is it?
The Listener was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Listener?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Listener was composed by Aska Matsumiya.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Listener?
The Listener holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).