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Matt and Mara (2024)

Mara is a young creative writing professor struggling with problems in her marriage to an experimental musician. One day, she runs into Matt, a charismatic, free-spirited author from her past, when he wanders onto her university campus. Bonded by their shared interests, the two gradually become closer. When Mara’s husband unexpectedly cancels plans to drive her to an out-of-town conference, Matt accompanies Mara on the trip instead. Along the way, the tension surrounding their undefined relationship slowly grows.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Deragh CampbellDeragh CampbellMara
  • Photo of Matt JohnsonMatt JohnsonMatt
  • Photo of Mounir al ShamiMounir al ShamiSamir
  • Photo of Emma HealeyEmma HealeyEmma
  • Photo of Avery NaymanAvery NaymanAvery
  • Photo of Marlowe GranadosMarlowe GranadosMaeve
  • Photo of Simon ReynoldsSimon ReynoldsMatt's Dad
  • Photo of Kinshuk DhingraKinshuk DhingraCreative Writing Student
  • Photo of Georgia TannisGeorgia TannisProfessor Burke
  • Photo of Jack NguyenJack NguyenPhD Party Guest

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