20th Century Women

2017 • 118 minutes

About this movie

Set in 1970s Santa Barbara, 20th Century Women is the story of Dorothea (Annette Bening), a single mother, and her son Jamie, as he comes of age at a time brimming with cultural change and rebellion. As life challenges both of them in new ways, Dorothea enlists the help of two younger women in Jamie's upbringing: Abbie (Greta Gerwig), a free-spirited punk artist living as a lodger in their home, and Julie (Elle Fanning), a savvy and provocative teenage neighbour.

Ratings and reviews

Loved it. Incredible cast, moving story and brilliant music. Annette Bening is outstanding in this.

A little smug but it sweeps you up in its loveliness.

Great film, it takes you right back to the late seventies.