Downtown Owl takes place in a small town in North Dakota in the mid-80s. The film centers around Julia (played by Lily Rabe) who has moved to Owl to teach history at the local high school. Feeling lonely, she quickly befriends Naomi (played by Vanessa Hudgens).
Vanessa Hudgens and Lily Rabe in Downtown Owl. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
The film is co-directed by Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe and stars Ed Harris (The Truman Show), Jack Dylan Grazer (It), Finn Wittrock (American Horror Story, A Mouthful of Air) and Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians).
Henry Golding and Lily Rabe in Downtown Owl. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Here is a quick synopsis of the movie:
Searching for a break from her cosmopolitan life in Milwaukee, Julia Rabia (Lily Rabe), arrives in the closeknit Reagan-era town of Owl, North Dakota for a one-semester high school teaching job. But when the small town turns out to be a wonderland of second-string poets, smoldering Marlboro Men, and a social hierarchy that echoes high school, Julia doesn’t know if she’s come to town to get away from home or to find it.
The movie is based on a book by Chuck Klosterman and was adapted for the screen by Hamish Linklater. Although the film meanders somewhat, the acting is solid, especially by Lily Rabe and it does a great job of painting a picture of small-town America.
Image courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
“Downtown Owl” is available to buy or rent on Digital.
“Downtown Owl” is rated R.
Visit the official “Downtown Owl” website here for more information.
Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. I received a complimentary copy of the movie which helped facilitate this review. Images shown in this post are used with permission. As always, my opinions are 100% my own.
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First, she drinks Tabs (my fav) and secondly, Ed Harris is in this movie. Love him. I’m from a very small town and this movie reminds me of that. Looks great.
I haven’t seen this one yet, so thanks for your review! I’m going to check it out this weekend!
I have to see this! I love the premise, and the cast is pure gold. Fantastic.
It sounds like a captivating story with a stellar cast, especially with Lily Rabe’s standout performance.
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we’re going to the movies tonight to watch Dunes. I will check if downtown owl is playing…It seems it’s a must-watch.
Two of my fav actresses! Looks like a really nice film to check out…I’m excited about this one and it’s nice to see Lily Rabe in a non-horror role!
This blog post introduces an intriguing narrative premise, blending elements of escapism and self-discovery against the backdrop of a quaint small town. With Lily Rabe portraying the protagonist, Julia Rabia, the story promises to explore themes of belonging, identity, and the complexities of small-town life during the Reagan era. The juxtaposition of urban cosmopolitanism with rural charm sets the stage for a captivating tale of personal growth and unexpected encounters
I hadn’t heard of this movie yet, and there are a few people I recognize so I will have to check it out. Thanks for sharing.
I hadn’t heard of this movie yet, and there are a few people I recognize so I will have to check it out. Thanks for sharing!
I am hearing about the downtown owl movie for the first time but it interests me. I always look for movies that describe the smalltown scene of a country and will have to take a look at it this weekend.
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I have never heard of this but I am familiar with most of the cast. It sounds like a good watch for a girls’ night in, I’ll add it to my watchlist!