Late Fame
Legendary New York poet Ed Saxberger's forgotten works captivate an eccentric group of young creatives, reigniting his artistic passion. Their intrigue intertwines with the bewitching presence of actress Gloria.
Directed by Kent Jones · Drama · 97 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Kent Jones
Studio
Killer Films / Fresh Fish Films
Release
2026-08-07
Runtime
97 min
Genres
Drama
Full Plot
Legendary New York poet Ed Saxberger's forgotten works captivate an eccentric group of young creatives, reigniting his artistic passion. Their intrigue intertwines with the bewitching presence of actress Gloria.
Cast & Characters
Ed Saxberger
Willem Dafoe
Gloria
Greta Lee
Literary Agent
Jake Lacy
Sherfey
Graham Campbell
Meyers
Edmund Donovan
Arnold
Clark Johnson
Brussard
Clay Singer
Winn
Luca Padovan
Carmichael
Arthur Langlie
Paulie
Tony Torn
Did You Know?
Did You Know that Late Fame is expected to begin filming in New York City this fall?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Pamela Koffler and Christine Vachon of Killer Films have signed on as producers for the film?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Greta Lee replaced Sandra Hüller due to scheduling conflicts?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Edmund Donovan has joined the cast, with principal photography set to begin in January 2025?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of August 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Late Fame's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Late Fame holds a 88% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Is Late Fame good? What are critics saying?+
Late Fame is newly added and doesn't yet have enough aggregated ratings data to summarize.
How long is Late Fame?+
Late Fame has a runtime of 97 min.
Who directed Late Fame?+
Late Fame was directed by Kent Jones.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The film has received mixed reviews with some critics praising its optimism and others criticizing its self-awareness. The movie's trailer comments on its nostalgic value, suggesting that older viewers will find it relatable. Some reviewers have noted a connection to the title card at the end, which appears to hint at themes of life and career choices.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Well-meaning optimists often nudge us to believe that it’s never too late to discover (or rediscover) our respective callings in life (and sometimes they’re right). At a time when many of us may have given up on our dreams or settled for a less complicated way of life, there are…
Brent Marchant · 8/10
From the trailer's comments
Being of a certain age myself this looks more interesting than I'd like to admit. I'm blaming Willem Dafoe.
@MarcPaulLee · 0 likesHas Willem Dafoe and the story appears self-aware, definitely checking it.
@j.albuquerque9274 · 0 likesMissing the title card at the end
@Glavin · 1 likesThis reminds me of something
@nouseforaname5378 · 0 likes
