Fantasy Life (HKJFF 2026)
Fantasy Life (HKJFF 2026)
- Released
- 12 Nov 2026
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Original title
- Fantasy Life
- Language
- en
The verdict
There are not yet enough audience votes to give this a reliable score. It is playing 1 time at 1 cinema across 1 district, from HK$130. The cheapest seat is at Emperor Cinemas Central (Entertainment Building) in Central, HK$130. 91 minutes.
What it is about
What to expect
Matthew Shear writes, directs, and stars in this 91-minute comedy-drama about a law school dropout who babysits his psychiatrist’s three granddaughters and falls for their mother (Amanda Peet). The cast is stacked with character actors — Alessandro Nivola, Judd Hirsch, Bob Balaban, Andrea Martin — and the movie stays in a single location, running on awkward silences and family friction rather than plot. It is playing as part of the Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival 2026, so screenings are limited to festival dates and venues; check the HKJFF schedule for times. In English. No subtitles are listed.
Trailer
Cast
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Amanda Peet
Dianne -
Matthew Shear
Sam -
Alessandro Nivola
David -
Judd Hirsch
Fred -
Bob Balaban
Lenny -
Andrea Martin
Helen -
Zosia Mamet
Jenny -
Jessica Harper
Toby -
Holland Taylor
Dr. Greene -
Sheng Wang
Alan -
Alana Raquel Bowers
Lauren -
Julie Claire
Kim -
Robert Emmet Lunney
Sandy -
Sophie von Haselberg
Becky -
Roberta Colindrez
Jennifer
Crew
- Director Matthew Shear
- Screenplay Matthew Shear
- Original Music Composer Christopher Bear
- Director of Photography Conor Murphy
- Editor Ian Blume
- Producer Amanda Peet
- Executive Producer Matthew Shear
- Producer Charlie Alderman
- Producer Chris Dodds
- Producer Philip Keefe
- Producer Emily McCann Lesser
- Producer David Bernon
- Producer Sam Slater
- Executive Producer Greg Field
- Executive Producer Alex Field
Where to watch it
1 screening at 1 cinema over the next week, from HK$130.
| Cinema | District | Formats | Screenings | Next | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Cinemas Central (Entertainment Building) | Central | — | 1 | Thu 20:50 | HK$130 cheapest |
Prices and times are as published by the cinemas and can change. Cinema names link through to the full timetable and booking.
Common questions
- How long is the movie?
- 91 minutes.
- What is the age rating?
- The facts do not specify a certificate. The story involves adult relationships and a doctor-patient dynamic, so it is likely best suited to adults and older teens.
- What language is it in? Are there subtitles?
- English. No subtitles are mentioned in the facts.
- Is this a regular cinema release?
- No, it is screening as part of the Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival 2026. There is no information about a wider release.