Poor Things Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Feb. 28, 2024

Poor Things

Release Date: Friday, December 8, 2023 Theaters Thursday, March 7, 2024 Hulu

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

Starring: Emma Stone • Willem Dafoe • Mark Ruffalo • Ramy Youssef • Jerrod Carmichael

R Drama N/A

4.33 / 5.0

54% WILL SEE 46% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Described as the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’s protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

Drama Adaptation

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Who stars in Poor Things – Cast List

Emma Stone
... Bella Baxter

Bugonia, Eddington
Willem Dafoe
... Dr. Godwin Baxter

Togo, Zero
Mark Ruffalo
... Duncan Wedderburn

Crime 101, Avengers: Endgame
R
Ramy Youssef
... Max McCandless

Mountainhead
J
Jerrod Carmichael
... Harry Astley

Transformers: The Last Knight, Ferdinand
Christopher Abbott
... Sir Aubrey de la Pole Blessington

The Testament of Ann Lee , Wolf Man
M
Margaret Qualley
How To Make A Killing, The Dog Stars

Who is making Poor Things – Crew List

A look at Poor Things behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Yorgos Lanthimos last helmed Bugonia and Kinds of Kindness. The film's writer Tony McNamara last penned The Roses and The Favourite.

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Screenwriter: Tony McNamara
Producer: Yorgos Lanthimos

Studio: Searchlight Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Poor Things

Key Facts

Based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Alasdair Gray.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2023

Completed

Changed Poor Things movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong and pervasive sexual content, graphic nudity, disturbing material, gore, and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Poor Things Trailers and Clips

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Poor Things Release Date: When was the film released?

Poor Things was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, December 8 , 2023. There were 20 20 other movies released on the same date, including Eileen, The Oath and The Cello.

The estimated home release date for Poor Things is currently being determined. Stay tuned!