May December Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Oct. 20, 2023

May December

Release Date: Friday, December 1, 2023 Netflix Friday, November 17, 2023 Limited

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.

Director: Todd Haynes

Starring: Charles Melton • Natalie Portman • Julianne Moore • Piper Curda • Elizabeth Yu

R Drama N/A

3 / 5

86% WILL SEE 14% WON'T SEE

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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

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in May December.

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Charles Melton
... Joe

Warfare, Heart of Champions
Natalie Portman
... Elizabeth Berry

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace , Good Sex
Julianne Moore
... Gracie Atherton-Yu

The Room Next Door, Crazy, Stupid, Love
P
Piper Curda
Hoppers, Showdown At The Grand
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Elizabeth Yu
G
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: —
Producers: Jessica Elbaum
Will Ferrell
Grant S. Johnson
Pamela Koffler
Tyler W. Konney

Studios: Netflix Originals
Production Company: Gloria Sanchez Productions

Production Details

What we know about the May December movie production.

Production Updates for May December

Jun 2023

Completed

Changed May December movie production status. Netflix has picked up the rights for $11 million.

Dec 2022

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2022

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for some sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use and language.
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Watch official May December movie trailers and clips.

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May December

Official Trailer

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May December

Official Teaser

Release Dates

When was the film released?

May December was released in Netflix on Friday, December 1, 2023. There were 17 other movies released on the same date, including Saltburn, The Shift and Godzilla Minus One.