Place to Be (film)
2026 film
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Place to Be is an upcoming drama film directed by Kornél Mundruczó and written by Kata Wéber. It stars Ellen Burstyn, Taika Waititi, Pamela Anderson, Édgar Ramírez, Lena Waithe, Murray Bartlett, and Maika Monroe.
- Jomon Thomas
- Megan Wynn
- Alexander Rodnyansky
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| Directed by | Kornél Mundruczó |
| Written by | Kata Wéber |
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| Cinematography | Germain McMicking |
| Edited by | Dávid Jancsó |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
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| Language | English |
The film will have its world premiere out of competition of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 9, 2026.[1]
Premise
An unlikely friendship forms between no-nonsense Brooke and divorcee Nelson, as they travel from Chicago to New York City to return a lost racing pigeon.
Cast
- Ellen Burstyn as Brooke, a no-nonsense woman
- Taika Waititi as Nelson, a divorced man
- Pamela Anderson
- Édgar Ramírez
- Lena Waithe
- Murray Bartlett
- Maika Monroe
Production
In March 2025, Kornél Mundruczó announced his next film, titled Place to Be, written by his frequent collaborator Kata Wéber. Ellen Burstyn, Taika Waititi, Pamela Anderson, Édgar Ramírez, and Lena Waithe joined the cast, as principal photography began in Sydney.[2][3][4][5] In April 2025, Murray Bartlett and Maika Monroe joined the cast.[6][7]