Alone Together is a 2022 American romantic drama film written and directed by Katie Holmes.[3] The film stars Holmes, Jim Sturgess, Derek Luke, Melissa Leo, Zosia Mamet, and Becky Ann Baker. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on July 14, 2022[4][5] and was released in the United States on July 22, 2022, by Vertical Entertainment.[6]
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| Directed by | Katie Holmes |
| Written by | Katie Holmes |
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| Cinematography | Martim Vian |
| Edited by | Sandra Adair |
| Music by | Graham Reynolds |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editThe film centers around two strangers who are sharing an Airbnb in New York state during the COVID-19 lockdown.[7]
Cast
edit- Katie Holmes as June[3]
- Jim Sturgess as Charlie[3]
- Derek Luke as John
- Melissa Leo as Deborah
- Zosia Mamet as Margaret
- Becky Ann Baker as Jan
Production
editKatie Holmes wrote the film at the very beginning of lockdown in 2020.[8] Alone Together, produced by her new production company called Lafayette Pictures,[1] is her second film as director. She produced the film with Jordan Yale Levine, Jordan Beckerman and Jesse Korman of Yale Productions,[9] and Shaun Sanghani, owner of SSS Entertainment.[2]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on July 14, 2022.[4] Vertical Entertainment acquired North American distribution rights. The film was theatrically released on July 22, 2022 and was released on video on demand on July 29, 2022.[6]
Reception
editReview aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 30% of 37 critics gave the film a positive review, for an average rating of 4.70 out of 10. The site's critics consensus reads: "Director Katie Holmes takes an appealingly low-key approach to her story, but it isn't enough to offset Alone Together's bland characters and overall predictability."[10]
References
edit- ^ a b Lang, Brent (June 21, 2022). "Katie Holmes on Moving Into Directing With New Production Company Lafayette Pictures". Variety. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ a b Saperstein, Pat (March 10, 2022). "SSS Entertainment Launches The Syndicate Sales Company With Katie Holmes, Neil Labute Films". Variety. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ a b c Massoto, Erick (June 9, 2022). "'Alone Together' Trailer Teases a "Lockdown Love Story" in Katie Holmes-Directed Rom-Com". Collider. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ a b "Alone Together | 2022 Tribeca Festival". Tribeca. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ Gyarkye, Lovia (June 16, 2022). "Katie Holmes' 'Alone Together': Film Review | Tribeca 2022". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (June 3, 2022). "Vertical Entertainment Acquires Tribeca-Bound Romantic Drama 'Alone Together' Directed By & Starring Katie Holmes". Deadline. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (June 17, 2022). "'Alone Together' Review: Katie Holmes' COVID Lockdown Rom-Com Quietly Shines, Until It Doesn't". IndieWire. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ "Tribeca 2022 Women Directors: Meet Katie Holmes – "Alone Together"". womenandhollywood.com. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 24, 2021). "Katie Holmes Launches Lafayette Pictures In Partnership With Yale Productions; Actress-Filmmaker Prepping 'Rare Objects' Feature". Deadline. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ "Alone Together". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
