Annette

In present-day Los Angeles, controversial stand-up comedian Henry McHenry and internationally renowned opera singer Ann Defrasnoux form the façade of a happy couple in the spotlight. Ann gives birth to a baby girl named Annette, who possesses an exceptional gift that will change all of their lives forever.

Cast

Adam Driver

as Henry McHenry

Marion Cotillard

as Ann Desfranoux

Simon Helberg

as The Accompanist

Devyn McDowell

as Annette in Prison

Natalia Lafourcade

as Special Guest / The Police

Sinay Bavurhe

as Chorus Girl

Franziska Grohmann

as Chorus Girl

Rachel Mulowayi

as Chorus Girl

Christiane Tchouhan

as Chorus Girl

Iman Europe

as Chorus Girl

Reviews

CinemaSerf

First things first, hats off to Adam Driver and to Marion Cotillard for trying something just that little bit different. That said, in my view they didn't pull it off. From the opening scene that looked like something from "West Side Story" we are introduced to "Henry McHenry" (Driver) an American s...

Martha

The story has so much meaning. Some of the things that happen often parallel real life. I won't give away much plot cause it will ruin it for you. I will say Adam Driver was absolutely spectacular in this movie both with his acting and singing. The depths of his character from so in love to unhinged...

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