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Eleanor the Great: Squibb Shines in Cannes Premiere

9/22/2025

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Eleanor the Great, directed by Scarlett Johansson, stars June Squibb as a 94-year-old woman grappling with grief and friendship; Cannes premiere.
It screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and holds a 67% Rotten Tomatoes score from 42 reviews.
Critics praise Johansson's direction and Squibb's performance; some fault the screenplay, though Squibb is a potential Best Actress contender for 2025.

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Eleanor the Great, directed by Scarlett Johansson, stars June Squibb as a 94-year-old woman grappling with grief and friendship; Cannes premiere.
It screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and holds a 67% Rotten Tomatoes score from 42 reviews.
Critics praise Johansson's direction and Squibb's performance; some fault the screenplay, though Squibb is a potential Best Actress contender for 2025.