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LICORICE PIZZA is the story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film tracks the treacherous navigation of first love.

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Licorice Pizza finds Paul Thomas Anderson shifting into a surprisingly comfortable gear -- and getting potentially star-making performances out of his fresh-faced leads.

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Licorice Pizza might make you nostalgic for your own youth -- if you don't mind drifting through what passes for its plot, that is.

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Licorice Pizza | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Tom Shone Times (UK) ... As perversely delicious as its title. Rated: 5/5 Aug 8, 2022 Full Review Licorice Pizza | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Victoria Luxford BBC.com Really stands up alongside (Anderson’s best work). It feels authentic for the time, and gives us a new star in Cooper Hoffman Rated: 5/5 Jun 17, 2022 Full Review Licorice Pizza | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Guy Lodge Film of the Week Licorice Pizza, like Phantom Thread, is a study of magnetic human connection that isn’t necessarily good for either party — but then, magnetic human connection rarely thinks that way, or thinks at all. Jun 1, 2022 Full Review Licorice Pizza | Rotten Tomatoes (4) William Stottor Loud and Clear Reviews Like taking a time machine back to the 1970s, Licorice Pizza is a delightful piece of cinema, one rich with detail, character and an undeniably charming playfulness. Rated: 4/5 Jul 18, 2024 Full Review Licorice Pizza | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Calum Cooper Flick Feast Licorice Pizza proves an aptly named film. It’s a title that captures both the hallucinogenic nostalgia of the film’s visual and musical prowess, and the bizarre nature of its story and setting. Jul 15, 2024 Full Review Licorice Pizza | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Dave Giannini InSession Film It is a grand, fun, romantic ride, that I guess will provide even more greatness on rewatch. Feb 24, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Evan M a return-to-form from PTA Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/23/22 Full Review Ann P Iit was adorable, the best flick I have seen in a while! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/03/22 Full Review Carla A Uplifting and nostalgic, loved the escape Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/27/22 Full Review Rik m An eclectic, frequently cringe worthy romance that we loved. Look for those cameo roles from the big stars and see how much fun/ creepy they are. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/27/22 Full Review Angel It was a fun and wild ride. But the plot was haphazard. This story is more in the vein of Inherent Vice, than his other movies. As a viewer one benefits from enjoying the ride rather than expecting it to flow. It was a fun story and the acting was great. It's just not a PT Anderson masterpiece. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/28/22 Full Review Kathleen The movie was somewhat entertaining, but so unrealistic and disjointed. (LIcorice Pizza) The acting was good, but not great. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/27/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul Thomas Anderson Director Alana Haim Alana Kane Cooper Hoffman Gary Valentine Sean Penn Jack Holden Tom Waits Rex Blau Bradley Cooper Jon Peters
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Synopsis LICORICE PIZZA is the story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film tracks the treacherous navigation of first love.

Director
Paul Thomas Anderson

Producer
Sara Murphy, Adam Somner, Paul Thomas Anderson

Screenwriter
Paul Thomas Anderson

Distributor
MGM

Production Co
Ghoulardi Film Company

Rating
R (Sexual Material|Language|Some Drug Use)

Genre
Comedy

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 2021, Wide

Box Office (Gross USA)
$17.3M

Runtime
2h 13m

Sound Mix
Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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