Overview

• The film debuted in U.S. theaters on Sept. 19, 2025, introducing a focused chapter of Marlon Brando’s life in Tahiti.
• Critics single out Billy Zane’s uncanny embodiment of Brando, highlighting his charisma and attention to the actor’s offscreen persona.
• The narrative primarily follows architect Bernard Judge, portrayed by Jon Heder, framing events through his experiences rather than a career-spanning portrait.
• Writer-director Bill Fishman adapts Judge’s memoir, emphasizing Brando’s plan for an ecologically self-sustaining retreat on his private atoll Tetiaroa.
• Coverage notes a breezy comedy-drama tone with supporting turns from Richard Dreyfuss, Tia Carrere, and others, with production on Tetiaroa and some proceeds reported to benefit a local foundation.