Kajillionaire
Kajillionaire

Kajillionaire

2020Movie105 minEnglish

Two con artists have spent 26 years training their only daughter to swindle, scam and steal at every turn. During a desperate and hastily conceived heist, they charm a stranger into joining them, only to have their entire world turned upside down.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users75%
Director: Miranda JulyGenres: Comedy, Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A young woman is raised by two con artists who are obsessed with pulling off the ultimate heist. As they attempt to rob a bank, they encounter a new woman who begins to challenge their tightly controlled world. This unexpected encounter forces the daughter to question her upbringing and the true meaning of family.

Critical Reception

Kajillionaire received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its quirky humor, distinctive visual style, and strong performances, particularly from its lead cast. While some found its unconventional narrative and offbeat tone polarizing, many lauded its originality and emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and quirky sense of humor.
  • Applauded for the distinctive visual style and strong performances.
  • Noted for its unconventional narrative structure and offbeat tone.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed Kajillionaire, appreciating its originality and the cast's performances. Some viewers found the plot a bit too strange or slow-paced, but many praised its heartfelt moments and unconventional storytelling.

Fun Fact

Director Miranda July initially envisioned the film's peculiar family dynamic as a puppet show before adapting it into a feature film.

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pimpskitters

pimpskitters

What happens when a couple of commies name their only daughter after a hobo? Kajillionire. You wont regret watching this movie. This sort of stuff needs to happen more often. Genuinely funny moments in a movie that is not entirely a comedy....
beyondthecineramadome

beyondthecineram...

Full review: <a>https://www.tinakakadelis.com/beyond-the-cinerama-dome/2021/12/28/live-laughnbspscam-kajillionaire-review<a> There are few movies quite like Miranda July’s _Kajillionaire_. What begins as a movie about grifters and scam a...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com This is the first movie I watch from Miranda July. She’s been delivering films well-received by critics, but audiences seem to be pretty di...
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

I am absolutely head over heels in love with writer-director Miranda July‘s “Kajillionaire,” a quirky, tender film that explores the longing for human connection wrapped up in a story about a family of down-on-their-luck con artists. The pr...