Wildcat

Set in 1950, this drama follows writer Flannery O'Connor during a visit to her mother, Regina, in Georgia. After being diagnosed with lupus at twenty-four, Flannery faces the same illness that killed her father during her childhood. As she strives to establish herself as a significant author, her health crisis leads to an intense exploration of faith and belief. Through her creative work, the boundaries between her imagination and reality blur, eventually helping her accept her condition and repair her strained relationship with her mother.

The film was directed by Ethan Hawke, marking his second feature following Blaze. Hawke also co-wrote the screenplay with Shelby Gaines and served as a producer. The movie stars Maya Hawke in the lead role, with Laura Linney playing Regina O'Connor. The supporting cast includes Liam Neeson, Philip Ettinger, Rafael Casal, and Willa Fitzgerald. Produced in the United States by companies including Kingdom Story Company and Under the Influence Productions, the production featured a credited crew of 55 and a cast of 40.

On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 5.7/10 based on 32 votes.