Eleanor the Great

Eleanor Morgenstein is an elderly woman who moves back to New York City after spending several decades in Florida. Following the death of her closest friend, she seeks to rebuild her life and find new social connections. During this transition, she forms an unlikely friendship with a nineteen-year-old student. As she shares a poignant story that is not actually her own, her narrative attracts the attention of a well-known journalist, leading Eleanor into a series of falsehoods.

This drama was directed by Scarlett Johansson, who also served as a producer alongside Jonathan Lia and Keenan Flynn. The screenplay was written by Tory Kamen. The film features June Squibb in the title role, with a supporting cast that includes Erin Kellyman, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jessica Hecht, Rita Zohar, and Will Price. The production involved a credited crew of 143 people and a cast of 54. Since its release on September 4, 2025, the movie has earned 4 million USD at the worldwide box office. It currently holds a rating of 6.9/10 on TMDB based on 118 votes.