What to know
Armageddon Time is a period drama produced by RT pictures. The movie is written, directed, and executive produced by James Gray whose life served as the main inspiration for the plot. Gray grew up in Queens, New York as the child of a Russian Jewish family during a period of racial and political upheavals, including the election of the ultra conservative Ronald Reagan. Gray made his directorial debut with Little Odessa in 1994. The director has had 5 of his films compete for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes FIlm Festival. Armageddon Time premiered there and received a seven minute standing ovation.
Banks Repeta stars as Paul Graff in Armageddon Time. His parents Esther and Irving are played by Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong. Anthony Hopkins takes on the role of his grandfather Aaron. The film also stars Jaylin Webb as Johnny, Tovah Feldshuh, Richard Bekins, John Diel and Jessica Chastain. Armageddon Time was released in cinemas on November 4th 2022.