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Armageddon Time is a deeply personal American coming-of-age drama written and directed by James Gray, inspired by his own childhood experiences. Set in 1980s Queens, New York, the film follows young Paul Graff, a Jewish-American boy navigating school, family expectations, and the realities of race and privilege. As Paul befriends a Black classmate, he begins to see the world differently and confronts the tensions between friendship, prejudice, social expectations, and identity in a changing America. With heartfelt performances and emotional depth, Armageddon Time blends nostalgia, social commentary, and family dynamics into a poignant story about growing up and discovering how the world really works.

Drama Entertainment Lifestyle

Release Date: October 28, 2022
Director: James Gray
Genre: Drama, Lifestyle, Entertainment
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes
Language: English
Starring: Banks Repeta, Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, Jaylin Webb, Anthony Hopkins
Box Office: $6.6 Million Worldwide
Where To Watch: Apple TV, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix

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In Armageddon Time, Paul Graff is an imaginative 11-year-old boy coming of age in a socially divided 1980s Queens neighborhood. Surrounded by his supportive yet complicated family including his caring grandfather and grappling with academic pressures, Paul begins to form a close friendship with Johnny, the only Black student in school. Through this bond, Paul experiences firsthand the inequalities and injustices ingrained in society. Along the way, he must confront his own expectations, privilege, and mistakes, learning hard truths about loyalty, identity, and integrity. As Paul grows up, the film skillfully weaves personal memories with larger cultural backdrops, offering a reflective examination of privilege, friendship, and the pains that accompany the transition from innocence to self-awareness.

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Despite critical praise at its Cannes premiere with a long standing ovation Armageddon Time underperformed at the box office, earning far less than its production budget and becoming one of the most acclaimed films of 2022 to struggle commercially.

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