The Fabelmans (2022)
89%RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: 7 Oscars
25 wins & 261 nominations
Part memoir, part ode to the power of the movies, The Fabelmans finds Steven Spielberg digging at the family roots that helped make him a beloved filmmaker — and proves he hasn’t lost his magic touch.
If you’re a fan of Steven Spielberg, you’re in for a treat with his latest flick, The Fabelmans. It’s like a mixtape of his life story and a love letter to the movies that made him who he is today. And let me tell you, the man’s still got it.
The movie takes us on a journey through Spielberg’s childhood, with all the ups and downs that come with growing up in a family of misfits. But it’s not all doom and gloom – there are plenty of laughs to be had along the way.
What I loved most about The Fabelmans is how it captures the magic of the movies. Spielberg has always been a master at creating unforgettable cinematic moments, and this movie is no exception. From the sweeping landscapes to the intimate family scenes, every shot is a work of art.
But don’t worry, this isn’t some pretentious art-house film. The Fabelmans is accessible and entertaining, with a cast of characters that you can’t help but root for. It’s the kind of movie that will make you laugh, cry, and feel all the feels.
So if you’re looking for a movie that will transport you to another world and remind you of the power of storytelling, The Fabelmans is a must-see. Spielberg may be getting older, but he’s still one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
Production Company(ies)
Amblin Entertainment, Amblin Partners, Film/TV/Theater, Izo, Universal Pictures
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited), Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Los Angeles, California, United States; Arizona, United States; Malibu, California, United States; Santa Clarita, California, United States; Los Angeles Thirty Mile Zone, California, United States; Whittier, California, United States
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:2h 31m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 23, 2022 Wide
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle, Jeannie Berlin, Julia Butters, directed by Steven Spielberg, written by Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner, drama, PG-13, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Matt Zoller Seitz, Marjorie Baumgarten, Michael Phillips, Chris Hewitt, Barry Hertz, James Berardinelli, Steven Prokopy, Mattie Lucas, Jason Adams, James Verniere, Susan Kamyab, produced by Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner, Universal Pictures, Dolby Digital, Flat (1.85:1), The Fabelmans, Sammy Fabelman, Mitzi Fabelman, Burt Fabelman, Bennie Loewy, Hadassah Fabelman, Reggie Fabelman, The Greatest Show on Earth, filmmaker, family roots, camera, films, supportive mother, English, Nov 23 2022, Wide, $309.7K
Worldwide gross: $42,287,171
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $13,140,140
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,865
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,432,949
US/Canada gross: $17,348,945
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $12,575,220
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,536
US/Canada opening weekend: $161,579
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $161,579
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,741
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $40,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $40,000,000
Production budget ranking: 930
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $21,540,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$48,399,860
ROI to date (est.): -79%
ROI ranking: 1,867
Paul Dano – Burt Fabelman
Seth Rogen – Bennie Loewy
Gabriel LaBelle – Sammy Fabelman
Jeannie Berlin – Hadassah Fabelman
Julia Butters – Reggie Fabelman
Director – Steven Spielberg
Producers – Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner
Writers – Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner
Director(s)
Steven Spielberg
Writer(s)
Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner
Producer(s)
Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner
Film Festivals
Berlin, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
7 Oscars
25 wins & 261 nominations
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (171) | Top Critics (56) | Fresh (159) | Rotten (12)
The experience [is] quintessential Spielberg.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Matt Zoller Seitz
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
Inevitably a self-indulgent yet delightful origin story,
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
This filmmaker has earned the right to make a movie about why he makes movies the way he does. And with Williams and Dano, especially, he gets performances that can match the technique.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Michael Phillips
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
Still operating at the top of his game, [Spielberg’s] “Fabelmans” all but guarantees there’s more great work to come from him.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Chris Hewitt
Minneapolis Star Tribune
TOP CRITIC
The Fabelmans did not touch my heart, and it did not touch my mind. It only poked me in the eye, and kicked me in the shins.
November 23, 2022
Barry Hertz
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
I welcomed its general sense of optimism at a time when each news story is worse than the next and non-blockbuster movies seemingly seek to be as hard-hitting and depressing as possible.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
TOP CRITIC
Maybe it will take a filmmaker with some distance from Spielberg’s life to really see where he came from, but this works for now.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Steven Prokopy
Third Coast Review
Spielberg IS the movies, and The Fabelmans is his heartfelt ode to the movies, and the people, who made him.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Mattie Lucas
From the Front Row
Watching our greatest cinematic sentimentalist wrestle with the thorny ways he’s wrestled reality into more manageable and digestible entertainments is riveting stuff, when it busts through to the front of the busy picture anyway
November 24, 2022
Jason Adams
Pajiba
Entertaining and bit bland.
November 24, 2022 | Rating: B+
James Verniere
Boston Herald
“The Fabelmans” is a rare gem for movie buffs and an enjoyable film for the whole family.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: A-
Susan Kamyab
This Chix Flix
It is entertaining, a journey through the American upbringing of a Jewish male with a passionate drive to make movies that is at times heartwarming and at others heartbreaking.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Mark Meszoros
The News-Herald (Willoughby, OH)…
Plot
Inspired by Steven Spielberg’s childhood, this story details the coming-of-age of 16-year-old aspiring filmmaker Sammy Fabelman in Arizona, California. In this portrait of 20th Century American childhood, we see the effects of shattering family secrets and explore how movies have the power to help us see the truth about each other and ourselves.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Younger Sammy Fabelman’s eyes are blue, while the older Sammy Fablelman’s eyes are brown.
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