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What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Drama · 2013

In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle.

Movie details

What Maisie Knew

“Hold on with all your heart.”

2013 Drama 1h 39m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Scott McGehee · David Siegel

Written by

Nancy Doyne · Carroll Cartwright

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Susanna

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Beale

Alexander Skarsgård

Alexander Skarsgård

Lincoln

Joanna Vanderham

Joanna Vanderham

Margo

Onata Aprile

Onata Aprile

Maisie

Diana García

Diana García

Cecilia

S

Sadie Rae

Zoe

Court is in session

Put What Maisie Knew on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.