Kinds of Kindness

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Overview

A triptych fable following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader.

Media

KINDS OF KINDNESS | Official Teaser | Searchlight Pictures

Cast

Director:

Yorgos Lanthimos

Writer:

Yorgos Lanthimos, Efthimis Filippou

Release Date:

2024-05-30

Run Time:

164m

Tagline:

We might all be in danger.

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Keywords:

absurdism anthology cannibalism dark comedy dramedy drugging someone greek tragedy husband wife relationship introspective mental illness moral dilemma questioning self-harm sex cult sexual violence shocking subjective suspenseful victim blaming

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 15,000,000.00$

Revenue: 16,398,509.00$

Vote Average: 6.5/10

Vote Count: 1262 Votes

Movie Popularity: 4.0595

Spoken Languages: English

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- 01 May 2026 at 9:08 am

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY Director Yorgos Lanthimos reunites with Emma Stone for a triptych of surreal, loosely connected stories that explore the pained extremes of human behavior. The film follows three distinct tales: a man trying to take control of his own life after breaking free from his boss, a policeman alarmed by the return of his wife who seems like a different person, and a woman determined to find a specific spiritual leader for a cult. It’s a cold, visceral, and often bizarre anthology that examines power, faith, and the pained lengths people will go to for a sense of belonging. THE PROS The acting is a total highlight across the board. It hits a 7 because the core ensemble—including Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Willem Dafoe—play different characters in each segment, showcasing a sincere and impressive range. Jesse Plemons is particularly brilliant, delivering a pained and awkward energy that anchors the film's dry, dark humor. Lanthimos returns to the gritty, clinical style of his earlier work, creating an atmosphere that feels pained and unsettling from the first frame. It’s a fair shout for fans of "weird cinema" who appreciate a punchy, uncompromising vision that refuses to hold the audience's hand. THE CONS It stays at a 7 because the nearly three-hour runtime is a massive commitment that can feel like a bit of a slog, especially during the slower second act. It misses a higher mark because the anthology format means the pained emotional connection resets every forty minutes, preventing it from reaching an epic, cumulative power. For many, the sheer absurdity and coldness of the characters will be a head-scratcher, making it an honest challenge to stay invested in their pained outcomes. It’s a visceral experience, but one that feels more like a pained intellectual exercise than a gripping narrative. THE VERDICT 7/10. A pained, absurd, and brilliantly acted collection of stories. It’s a solid result for Lanthimos purists, but it lacks the accessible heart needed to reach that epic status. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • To keep the performances feeling honest and off-kilter, the cast engaged in the director's signature "theatre games" during rehearsals, creating a pained and unique physical shorthand between the actors.• The film was shot in New Orleans, though the setting is kept intentionally vague and clinical to match the pained, universal themes of the three stories.• Despite the film's massive scale, it was shot in just 36 days, requiring the actors to jump between their pained, distinct characters with very little turnaround time. THE VIBE Like a bright fluorescent light in an empty hospital. It smells of antiseptic, expensive leather, and the metallic tang of a cold scalpel.

Videos

KINDS OF KINDNESS | Official Teaser | Searchlight Pictures

Cast

Margaret Qualley

Yorgos Stefanakos

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 1 May 2026 at 10:08 AM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10
THE SUMMARY
Director Yorgos Lanthimos reunites with Emma Stone for a triptych of surreal, loosely connected stories that explore the pained extremes of human behavior. The film follows three distinct tales: a man trying to take control of his own life after breaking free from his boss, a policeman alarmed by the return of his wife who seems like a different person, and a woman determined to find a specific spiritual leader for a cult. It’s a cold, visceral, and often bizarre anthology that examines power, faith, and the pained lengths people will go to for a sense of belonging.
THE PROS
The acting is a total highlight across the board. It hits a 7 because the core ensemble—including Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Willem Dafoe—play different characters in each segment, showcasing a sincere and impressive range. Jesse Plemons is particularly brilliant, delivering a pained and awkward energy that anchors the film’s dry, dark humor. Lanthimos returns to the gritty, clinical style of his earlier work, creating an atmosphere that feels pained and unsettling from the first frame. It’s a fair shout for fans of “weird cinema” who appreciate a punchy, uncompromising vision that refuses to hold the audience’s hand.
THE CONS
It stays at a 7 because the nearly three-hour runtime is a massive commitment that can feel like a bit of a slog, especially during the slower second act. It misses a higher mark because the anthology format means the pained emotional connection resets every forty minutes, preventing it from reaching an epic, cumulative power. For many, the sheer absurdity and coldness of the characters will be a head-scratcher, making it an honest challenge to stay invested in their pained outcomes. It’s a visceral experience, but one that feels more like a pained intellectual exercise than a gripping narrative.
THE VERDICT
7/10. A pained, absurd, and brilliantly acted collection of stories. It’s a solid result for Lanthimos purists, but it lacks the accessible heart needed to reach that epic status.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• To keep the performances feeling honest and off-kilter, the cast engaged in the director’s signature “theatre games” during rehearsals, creating a pained and unique physical shorthand between the actors.
• The film was shot in New Orleans, though the setting is kept intentionally vague and clinical to match the pained, universal themes of the three stories.
• Despite the film’s massive scale, it was shot in just 36 days, requiring the actors to jump between their pained, distinct characters with very little turnaround time.
THE VIBE
Like a bright fluorescent light in an empty hospital. It smells of antiseptic, expensive leather, and the metallic tang of a cold scalpel.

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