
Me and Orson Welles
dir. Richard Linklater
69
7 sourcesSynopsis
New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.
Critics consensus
Me and Orson Welles boasts a breakout performance by Christian McKay and an infectious love of the backstage drama that overcomes its sometimes fluffy tone.

Directed byRichard Linklater
StarringZac Efron, Christian McKay, Claire Danes, Ben Chaplin, Zoe Kazan, Eddie Marsan
Written byHolly Gent, Vincent Palmo Jr.
CinematographyDick Pope
EditingSandra Adair
MusicMichael J. McEvoy
Me and Orson Welles
2008 · PG-13 · 1h 54m
Drama, History, Comedy
New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.
Our Verdict
69
Critics Consensus
Me and Orson Welles boasts a breakout performance by Christian McKay and an infectious love of the backstage drama that overcomes its sometimes fluffy tone.
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