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Intervention, The (2016)
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Intervention, The (2016)

Genre
Drama, Comedy
Release Date
August 26, 2016
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Release Date
August 26, 2016
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
90 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Official Site
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Director
Clea DuVall
Producer
Paul Bernon, Sev Ohanian, Sam Slater
Screenwriter
Clea DuVall
Starring
  • Melanie Lynskey as Annie
  • Cobie Smulders as Ruby
  • Alia Shawkat as Lola
  • Clea DuVall as Jessie
  • Natasha Lyonne as Sarah
  • Ben Schwartz as Jack
  • Vincent Piazza
  • Jason Ritter as Matt
  • David Bernon

When a close-knit group of friends gathers for a weekend getaway in Savannah, their reunion takes an unexpected turn as they confront their growing concerns about their friend Annie, played by Melanie Lynskey. Directed by Clea DuVall, who also stars, this dramedy blends sharp humor with heartfelt drama as the group, including Cobie Smulders, Alia Shawkat, Natasha Lyonne, Ben Schwartz, and Jason Ritter, orchestrates an intervention they believe is for Annie's own good. However, as secrets bubble to the surface and old tensions flare, the carefully planned intervention spirals into a chaotic exploration of each character's own flaws and hidden struggles. With a tone that balances witty dialogue and raw emotional honesty, Intervention, The examines the messy dynamics of friendship, the fine line between caring and controlling, and the uncomfortable truths that emerge when people are forced to look beyond their own assumptions. This R-rated ensemble piece offers a refreshingly nuanced take on how well we truly know those closest to us.