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Lorelei

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After 15 years in prison, Wayland (Pablo Schreiber) reunites with his high school girlfriend, Dolores (Jena Malone), who is now a single mother of three. What follows is a lyrical take on love, regret and second chances.

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Critics Consensus

A sensitive portrayal of life on the economic margins, Lorelei transcends its narrative shortcomings with strong performances and Sabrina Doyle's deft direction.

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 07/30/2021
3/4
Even the beats of Lorelei that feel manufactured connect because of the tenderness of the filmmaking and performances. Go to Full Review Tomris Laffly Variety 07/29/2021
Elevated by Jena Malone and Pablo Schreiber, debut feature filmmaker Sabrina Doyle's tale of Americans on the fringe is compassionately textured even when it veers into cliché. Go to Full Review Teo Bugbee New York Times 07/29/2021
The film is invested in accurately depicting the details of its character's lives, but its collection of studied impressions doesn't coalesce into a coherent final portrait. Go to Full Review Greg Carlson Vague Visages 07/28/2023
Good onscreen chemistry between Jena Malone and Pablo Schreiber lifts the filmmaker’s debut feature out of traps set by occasionally mundane dialogue and predictable complications. Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/17/2022
3.5/5
It’s Doyle’s grounded true-to-life perspective that gives “Lorelei” its pulse. Go to Full Review Dan Bayer Next Best Picture 05/10/2022
8/10
Malone and Schreiber, two of our most interesting actors, are more than up to the task of carrying the film. Their white-hot chemistry goes a long way, but their own peculiarities as performers prove to be a perfect match as well. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Celeste 08/04/2021 Realistic — so true for many people in our rural communities See more Kinsey Laura E @RT59705633 02/26/2024 A single mother who faces obstacles. Her high school boyfriend who just got out of prison after 15 years who is trying to find his place. It's a movie that feels so true in reality. See more Sal D @JustTheLaw 01/28/2024 Top end performances all around belie this dark emotional film about second chances. The symbolism intertwined in the plot may work more for some viewers than others - myself, I'd wish there was just a smidgeon less, particularly in ending. See more Tim S @RT58577585 01/22/2024 Promising story with solid acting but what was the plot? What was the goal? Where was a resolution? No story arc or heroes journey. See more kevin c @RT23826476 05/02/2022 Loreli is filled with warmth and meaningful sentiment. See more Ęxçëşș M @ExcessMale 12/30/2021 It's a wholeheartedly performed film with an admittedly familiar premise and dysfunctional family tension we've all seen a hundred times. See more Read all reviews
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Sabrina Doyle

Director

Jena Malone

Dolores

Pablo Schreiber

Wayland

Gretchen Corbett

Kurt's Aunt Kitty

Quinn Liebling

Dodger's Friend

Dana Millican

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Movie Info

Synopsis After 15 years in prison, Wayland (Pablo Schreiber) reunites with his high school girlfriend, Dolores (Jena Malone), who is now a single mother of three. What follows is a lyrical take on love, regret and second chances.
Director
Sabrina Doyle
Producer
Kevin Chinoy, Jennifer Radzikowski, Francesca Silvestri
Screenwriter
Sabrina Doyle
Distributor
Vertical Entertainment
Production Co
Freestyle Picture Company
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 30, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 30, 2021
Runtime
1h 50m