10,000 Saints

Set in New York City during the late 1980s, this drama follows Jude, a teenager who moves to Manhattan to reconnect with his hippie father. After the death of a close friend due to a drug overdose, Jude becomes involved with the East Village hardcore punk scene and its strict lifestyle. Together with his father, Jude attempts to support a pregnant young woman through her transition into adulthood amidst a city defined by youth culture and social volatility.

The film was directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, who also wrote the screenplay. This project follows their previous five collaborations, including American Splendor and Girl Most Likely, and precedes their 2021 work Things Heard & Seen. The movie features a cast led by Ethan Hawke, Asa Butterfield, Emily Mortimer, Julianne Nicholson, Hailee Steinfeld, and Emile Hirsch, with 28 credited actors and 43 credited crew members in total.

The production was handled by Maven Screen Media and Archer Gray Productions. Audience reception is moderate, with a rating of 5.9/10 on IMDb based on 6,200 votes and a 6/10 on TMDB from 186 votes. Film critics provided a slightly higher score of 6.2/10 based on 36 reviews.