Stand-up comedian Max Bernal lives with his father Stan while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra with his ex-wife. When forced to confront difficult decisions about their son's future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both their lives.
Acting
William A. Fitzgerald brings authentic autistic experience Hollywood rarely allows.
Writing
Autistic writers room = no inspiration porn, just messy realness.
Direction
Goldwyn lets moments breathe without Oscar-bait manipulation.
Director
Tony Goldwyn
Bobby Cannavale
Max Bernal
William A. Fitzgerald
Ezra Bernal
Robert De Niro
Stan Bernal
Rose Byrne
Jenna
Vera Farmiga
Grace
Whoopi Goldberg
Jayne
Rainn Wilson
Nick
Tony Goldwyn
Bruce
Jackson Frazer
Ridgeway
Greer Barnes
Greer
Tess Goldwyn
Ms. Cathro
Ella Ayberk
Dr. Irina Tamarova
Lois Robbins
Susan
Alex Plank
Dr. Kaplan
Daphne Rubin-Vega
Agent Margo Jenkins
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
William A. Fitzgerald is actually autistic—rare authentic casting in a genre that loves neurotypical Oscar bait. Tony Goldwyn fought hard for this.
The restraint scene mirrors real debates in autism parenting communities; the film refuses easy answers, which angered some advocacy groups.
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