May December Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

After their relationship ignited a tabloid saga two decades ago, Gracie (Julianne Moore) and Joe (Charles Melton) now lead a seemingly perfect suburban life. Their domestic bliss is disrupted when Elizabeth (Natalie Portman), a famous television actress, arrives in their tight-knit community to research her upcoming role as Gracie. As Elizabeth ingratiates herself into the everyday lives of Gracie and Joe, the uncomfortable facts of their scandal unfurl, causing long-dormant emotions to resurface. In May December, director Todd Haynes (Safe, Carol) explores one of the great talents of the human species: our colossal refusal to look at ourselves.

Drama Romance

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in May December.

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  Charles Melton

  ... Joe

  Warfare, Bad Boys for Life

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  Natalie Portman

  ... Elizabeth Berry

  Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

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  Julianne Moore

  ... Gracie Atherton-Yu

  The Room Next Door, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2

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  Piper Curda

  Hoppers, The Wretched

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  Elizabeth Yu

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  Gabriel Chung

Crew Behind the Film

The May December behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Todd Haynes last directed The Velvet Underground and Dark Waters.

Director

Todd Haynes

Screenwriters

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Producers

Jessica Elbaum
Will Ferrell
Grant S. Johnson
Pamela Koffler
Tyler W. Konney

Additional Information

All Trailers

Official May December movie trailers and clips.

Production Details

What we know about the May December movie production.

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