The Goldfinch Movie

2019 | R | Drama Adaptation

A young boy loses his mother in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He survives the explosion and absconds with Fabritius’ painting, "The Goldfinch." A rich, Upper East Side family takes hi... full plot below

U.S. Release Date

The Goldfinch release date is set for Friday, October 11, 2019. This will be a Nationwide in theaters release.

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Directed by

John Crowley

Screenwriter

Peter Straughan

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Rating MPAA

R for drug use and language

Storyline

A young boy loses his mother in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He survives the explosion and absconds with Fabritius’ painting, "The Goldfinch." A rich, Upper East Side family takes him in and he later reunites with his father — an alcoholic, gambling addict who takes him to Las Vegas.

Trivia & Production Notes

• Based on Donna Tartt's novel.
• Ralph Fiennes is being eyed for the role of Hobie, an antiques dealer, who befriends the boy (Variety, 8/17/17).
• The movie’s budget is estimated to be in the $40 million range (Variety, 10/3/17).

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