The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun (2021)
Kernel Score: 79% · 2,917 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2021-10-21
Runtime: 108 minutes
Is The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Wes Anderson's tribute to a magazine in France is gorgeous and packed with famous faces, but it is more a set of short stories than a single film. Fans will adore it; others may find it cold.
Watch it if you
- love Wes Anderson's look and humour
- enjoy anthology storytelling
- like detailed, dry comedies
Skip it if you
- dislike heavily stylised films
- want a single, flowing plot
Best for: Art-house night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The staff of an American magazine based in France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The French Dispatch is an R-rated anthology comedy-drama with imprisonment, riots, poisoning, and murder subplots.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes student riots, imprisonment, food poisoning, and a murder subplot, handled with dark comedic tone.
- Language: Some — Rated R, consistent with moderate strong language typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Benicio del Toro as Moses Rosenthaler
- Adrien Brody as Julian Cadazio
- Tilda Swinton as J.K.L. Berensen
- Léa Seydoux as Simone
- Frances McDormand as Lucinda Krementz
- Timothée Chalamet as Zeffirelli
- Lyna Khoudri as Juliette
- Jeffrey Wright as Roebuck Wright
- Mathieu Amalric as The Commissaire
- Steve Park as Nescaffier
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun FAQ
Is The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Wes Anderson's tribute to a magazine in France is gorgeous and packed with famous faces, but it is more a set of short stories than a single film. Fans will adore it; others may find it cold.
Where can I watch The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun?
In the US you can stream The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun on Fubo, YouTube TV and FXNow and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun OK for kids?
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The French Dispatch is an R-rated anthology comedy-drama with imprisonment, riots, poisoning, and murder subplots.
What movies are like The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun?
If you liked The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun, try The Grand Budapest Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom, The Royal Tenenbaums and Isle of Dogs.