The Benefactor 2015
“His help comes at a price.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- Andrew Renzi
- Networks
- Audax Films, Celerity Pictures, Follow Through Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo
What is The Benefactor?
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 23, 2015
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Audax Films, Celerity Pictures, Follow Through Productions
- Revenue
- $2,159,380
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.9/10 from 256 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Audax Films, Celerity Pictures, Follow Through Productions
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Title: The Benefactor (originally titled Franny).
Year: 2015.
Genre: American drama film.
Writer/Director: Andrew Renzi.
Cast: Richard Gere, Dakota Fanning, Theo James, Clarke Peters.
Premiere: Tribeca Film Festival on April 17, 2015.
US Release: January 15, 2016 (limited release and through video).
Runtime: 1h 30m.
Synopsis 1: A newly married couple are forced to navigate the all-consuming interest of a powerful, mysterious, and possessive philanthropist.
Synopsis 2: His help comes at a price.
Synopsis 3: A philanthropist meddles
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Benefactor worth watching?
The Benefactor holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 256 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Benefactor and when was it released?
The Benefactor is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2015. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Benefactor?
The Benefactor was directed by Andrew Renzi.
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