Zeroville (2019)

James Franco directs and stars in this offbeat Hollywood odyssey set against the seismic cultural shifts of 1969.

Zeroville - Movie Information

  • Original Title: Zeroville
  • Release Year: 2019
  • Directed by: James Franco
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Age Rating (US): R
  • Runtime: 1h 36m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • Release Date (Theatrical): September 19, 2019 (Russia - 18+)
  • Alternative Titles: El corte final (ES), El corte final (MX)
  • Production Companies: Rabbit Bandini Productions
  • Production Countries: United States of America

Zeroville - Plot

A young actor arrives in Hollywood in 1969 during a transitional time in the Industry.

Zeroville - Trailer

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Sex, cinema and punk rock. 1969

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Zeroville - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • James Franco

Main Cast

  • James Franco
  • Megan Fox
  • Seth Rogen
  • Joey King
  • Jacki Weaver
  • Dave Franco
  • Craig Robinson
  • Vince Jolivette
  • Scott Reed
  • Gus Van Sant

Writers

  • Ian Olds
  • Paul Felten

Producers

  • Michael Mendelsohn
  • Vince Jolivette
  • Caroline Aragon

Zeroville - FAQs

Where can you stream Zeroville online?

Zeroville is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, as well as The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Xumo Play, and YOW.tv for free with ads. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.

Is Zeroville based on a book?

Yes, Zeroville is based on the 2007 novel of the same name by Steve Erickson. The book follows a young, film-obsessed man who arrives in Hollywood at the end of the 1960s. Ian Olds and Paul Felten adapted the novel into the screenplay for James Franco's film.

Who are the main actors in Zeroville?

Zeroville stars James Franco as Vikar, Megan Fox as Soledad Paladin, Seth Rogen as Viking Man, Joey King as Zazi, Jacki Weaver as Dotty Langer, Dave Franco as Montgomery Clift, Craig Robinson as The Burglar, and Gus Van Sant as a Film Archive Curator, among others.

What is Zeroville about?

Zeroville follows a young, cinema-obsessed man named Vikar who arrives in Hollywood in 1969, a pivotal moment of creative upheaval in the film industry. As he immerses himself in the world of movies, he navigates eccentric characters, fleeting relationships, and his own obsessive passion for cinema.

Who directed Zeroville?

Zeroville was directed by James Franco, who also stars in the film as the lead character Vikar. Franco adapted Steve Erickson's novel with screenwriters Ian Olds and Paul Felten, and produced the film through his Rabbit Bandini Productions company.

What is the age rating for Zeroville?

Zeroville is rated R by the MPA, meaning it is intended for audiences aged 17 and older. The rating reflects mature content in line with the film's themes of sex, cinema culture, and the wild creative atmosphere of late-1960s Hollywood.

How long is Zeroville?

Zeroville has a runtime of 96 minutes, or 1 hour and 36 minutes. The film was released in the United States on September 20, 2019, and had an earlier international premiere in Russia on September 19, 2019.

How was Zeroville received by critics?

Zeroville received largely negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a low approval rating, with reviewers finding it unfocused and self-indulgent despite its ambitious premise. Some praised its visual style and period atmosphere, but the overall consensus pointed to a muddled execution.

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