Overview

• The film opens in the United States on October 17, with UK cinemas listing an October 16 release.
• Set at Yale, the story follows a professor navigating a student’s sexual-assault accusation against a colleague.
• Early reviews from outlets including UPI and the Evening Standard lean negative, citing a perceived bias against younger characters and sluggish pacing, though Julia Roberts and Ayo Edebiri draw strong notices.
• First-time writer Nora Garrett’s script attracted a high-profile cast, and reviewers note the final title card brands it as Luca Guadagnino’s film, underscoring his creative ownership.
• The movie’s handling of #MeToo-era themes has been contentious since Venice, and Roberts told Refinery29 she and Andrew Garfield opted not to use an intimacy coordinator for one on-screen kiss.