Suze

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Suze

2025

1h 34m

Comedy

Drama

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When her only daughter goes off to university, an empty-nest mother gets stuck taking care of her daughter's heartbroken ex-boyfriend, whom she can't stand.

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Suze blends warm humor, grounded performances, and unexpectedly resonant themes into a tender, funny dramedy that's elevated by Michaela Watkins and Charlie Gillespie's chemistry.

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Tomris Laffly

Variety

Feb 15, 2025

Charlie Gillespie is a revelation in Linsey Stewart and Dane Clark’s warm empty-nester dramedy, which shares the spirit of a great Nicole Holofcener indie.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

Feb 11, 2025

It's a very stealthy film about suicide... Very good and thoughtful.

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

Feb 7, 2025

3/4

Gage could have been manic-pixie-dream-boy material, but Gillespie’s depth and sensitivity as an actor keep Gage as an individual, a real person you could know in the world.

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Filipe Freitas

Always Good Movies

Oct 11, 2025

3/5

Suze is a smartly observed excavation of dependent single parenthood, middle-aged crisis, conflicted choices, and the unfulfilled expectations of youth.

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Andrew Fukui

Geek Vibes Nation

Jul 17, 2025

10/10

A balanced portrayal of the joys & heartbreak of the human experience. Despite the elements of cynicism and doubt in its characters, the film’s central message serves as a reminder of what it feels like to be human and find joy in connecting with others.

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Jim Schembri

jimschembri.com

Mar 13, 2025

2.5/5

There are some warm and funny conversational moments sprinkled throughout, and Watkins acquits herself very well yet the rhythm of the romance is ultimately too haphazard, making the deliberately messy relationship a bit too hard to buy into.

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Indiana S

@JayStates Aug 29, 2026

A really touching story about the relationship between Suze and Charlie that is developed well.

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Noel L

@RT15930389 May 11, 2026

A little cliche with the unwanted guest that comes but then ends up being loved. But amazing performances and a touching story

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Ron T

@Ron750 May 10, 2026

This isn’t your typical movie. And that’s a good thing. Some user reviews complain that it’s cringey, but that’s because it’s showing needy people as they are, not the pretty picture everyone tries to show the public. In today’s superficial social media world it’s important to show that you shouldn’t judge people by superficial appearances. When I was younger, I had many menial jobs, that taught me that there are good people at every social level. And assholes at every social level. This movie also shows that you’re not doing your children any favors by being overprotective. Creative people aren’t valued in today’s cookie cutter world. Celebrate an actual example of a creative person struggling academically and emotionally.

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doug B

@RT51901769 Nov 22, 2025

I stumbled upon this little gem, and I'm glad I did. This is a very thoughtful and moving movie. Great performances all around. Watch this film, you will NOT be disappointed. Doug Beatle.

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Vincent S.

@Vin_E_At_The_Movies Jul 31, 2025

Michaela Watkins is outstanding in this funny, charming, fun movie.

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Rick M

@RT53932998 Jun 16, 2025

Charlie Gillespie was amazing and this was such a funny movie with real emotion. Must watch

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Synopsis

When her only daughter goes off to university, an empty-nest mother gets stuck taking care of her daughter's heartbroken ex-boyfriend, whom she can't stand.

Director: Dane Clark, Linsey Stewart
Producer: Matt Code, Kristy Neville
Screenwriter: Dane Clark, Linsey Stewart
Distributor: Tribeca Films
Production Co: Wildling Pictures, Thirty-one Sixty Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 7, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 34m

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