---
title: "Kinds of Kindness"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kinds-of-kindness-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1029955
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 164
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Kinds of Kindness (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kinds-of-kindness-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film Kinds of Kindness is a triptych fable that explores various themes and storylines. It is composed of three distinct narratives that are woven together to create a unique cinematic experience. One of the storylines follows a man who is trying to take control of his own life, implying that he has been without choice in the past. Another narrative involves a policeman whose wife has returned after being missing at sea, but something about her seems different. The third storyline revolves around a woman who is searching for a specific individual with a special ability, who is destined for greatness as a spiritual leader. These three storylines come together to form a complex and thought-provoking film that examines different aspects of human experience. The film's use of multiple narratives allows it to explore a range of themes and ideas in a creative and innovative way.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A 2024 absurdist black comedy-drama anthology film presenting a triptych fable."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
- Features an anthology format

### Caveats & Content Note
- Rated R
- Long runtime
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes suited for its R rating and absurdist tone.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: absurdist, dark comedy, drama, anthology

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yorgos Lanthimos
- **Networks / Studios**: Searchlight Pictures, Film4 Productions, TSG Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Emma Stone** as *Rita / Liz / Emily*
- **Jesse Plemons** as *Robert / Daniel / Andrew*
- **Willem Dafoe** as *Raymond / George / Omi*
- **Margaret Qualley** as *Vivian / Martha / Ruth / Rebecca*
- **Hong Chau** as *Sarah / Sharon / Aka*
- **Mamoudou Athie** as *Will / Neil / Morgue Nurse*
- **Joe Alwyn** as *Collectibles Appraiser / Passenger / Joseph*
- **Hunter Schafer** as *Anna*
- **Yorgos Stefanakos** as *R.M.F.*
- **Fadeke Adeola** as *Paramedic*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Kinds of Kindness released?
The film was released in the US on 06/21/2024.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
It is an absurdist black comedy-drama anthology film.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.

### Q: What is the structure of the film?
It is structured as a triptych fable.

### Q: Who co-wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was co-written by Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthimis Filippou.

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