Mass

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Mass

PG-13

2021

1h 50m

Drama

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Years after an unspeakable tragedy tore their lives apart, two sets of parents (Jason Isaacs and Martha Plimpton, Reed Birney and Ann Dowd) agree to talk privately in an attempt to move forward. In Fran Kranz' writing and directing debut, he thoughtfully examines their journey of grief, anger and acceptance by coming face-to-face with the ones who have been left behind.

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Critics Consensus

Mass requires a lot of its audience, but rewards that emotional labor with a raw look at grief that establishes writer-director Fran Kranz as a filmmaker of tremendous promise.

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Jordan King

Empire Magazine

Jan 22, 2022

4/5

It may be a tough watch, but, boasting a quartet of excellent performances, Fran Kranz's directorial debut is a technically adept, emotionally exhausting yet deeply cathartic film that couldn't be more timely.

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Linda Marric

The Jewish Chronicle

Jan 21, 2022

4/5

While stories such as We Need To Talk about Kevin capitalised on the shock value of its horrifying events by playing with a non-linear narrative, Kranz's film doesn't feel the need for any extra artifice.

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

Jan 20, 2022

4/5

Movies trade in closure. Mass is honest enough to admit it is not always there to be had.

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Julian Singleton

Cinapse

Jul 12, 2025

Mass is a film of harsh truths, visceral emotions, and anguished action: one that manages to unearth redemption and forgiveness from the void of tragedy and hate.

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Geoffrey Macnab

iNews.co.uk

Jan 17, 2025

3/5

It makes harrowing, provocative viewing.

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Rory Doherty

InSession Film

Jun 13, 2024

B

Mass is an experiment in real-time healing and not a failed one. It asks us, how are we supposed to heal? Is there a right or a wrong way?

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Tom

Oct 23, 2021

Brilliant, moving with extraordinary acting. I hope people seek it out even given the terribly sad subject matter.

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Max

Oct 21, 2021

Extremely compelling premise and dialogue

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Leslie E

Oct 11, 2021

Extraordinarily heartbreaking story expertly told and acted. The acting and writing were a tour de force. Absolutely riveting - Oscar worth performances. Will stay with you well after you leave the theater.

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Roy J

Oct 11, 2021

The movie doesn't have anything new to say about the American gun epidemic, but competently shows the emotional impact in the ones involved. Four of the best performances you'll see this year.

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Daniel F

Oct 10, 2021

A breathtaking directorial debut by Fran Kranz a moving film that unflinchingy addresses love, loss, forgiveness and heartbreak. The performances by all four leads are extraordinary. This film is essential viewing for all since we all will come to terms with grief, love, loss and forgiveness.

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Trish B

@Trish1944 Oct 12, 2026

The most poignant movie I have ever seen. Including heartache heartbreak love and loss of a child. The acting was superb. By the end of the movie I was worn out emotionally. Thank you for making such a beautiful movie. Trish

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Synopsis

Years after an unspeakable tragedy tore their lives apart, two sets of parents (Jason Isaacs and Martha Plimpton, Reed Birney and Ann Dowd) agree to talk privately in an attempt to move forward. In Fran Kranz' writing and directing debut, he thoughtfully examines their journey of grief, anger and acceptance by coming face-to-face with the ones who have been left behind.

Director: Fran Kranz
Producer: Dylan Matlock, Casey Wilder Mott, J.P. Ouellette
Screenwriter: Fran Kranz
Distributor: Bleecker Street
Production Co: 7 Eccles Street, 5B Productions, Circa 1888
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Content|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 8, 2021, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $145.0K
Runtime: 1h 50m

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