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Alex Winter’s Adulthood Debuts at TIFF With Praised Performances, Pacing Quibbles, and Unclear U.S. Release

Early reviews spotlight performances over a bleakly comic neo-noir canvas.

Overview

  • The darkly comic small-town thriller follows siblings who conceal a long-hidden corpse, triggering escalating fallout.
  • Josh Gad and Kaya Scodelario anchor the cast, with Anthony Carrigan widely cited as a scene-stealing presence.
  • Critics commend the film’s mood and genre bite while noting uneven pacing, undercooked threads, and inconsistent focus.
  • The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, drawing reviews from IndieWire, TheWrap, the A.V. Club, and RogerEbert.com.
  • Reporting on U.S. release is conflicting, with some outlets listing Sept. 19 select theaters and Sept. 23 digital, while IndieWire says it is still seeking distribution.