Rebuilding

Play trailer

2:00

Rebuilding

2025

1h 35m

Drama

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

92%

Tomatometer

75 Reviews

86%

Popcornmeter

50+ Ratings

A gently humanist story of the American West from Max Walker-Silverman (A Love Song), Rebuilding follows Dusty (Josh O'Connor), a reserved, divorced father whose ranch has burned down in a devastating wildfire. Now living in a trailer community on a government-run campsite, Dusty finds solace with his new neighbors who have also lost everything, quietly reassembles his life, and starts reconnecting with his ex-wife Ruby (Meghann Fahy) and young daughter Callie-Rose (Lily LaTorre). Filmed against the rapturous backdrop of southern Colorado, Rebuilding is a ruminative, moving portrait of resilience and human connection in the wake of loss.

Watch on Fandango at Home

Stream Now

Critics Consensus

A taciturn drama that winds up having a lot to say about community and resilience, Rebuilding reaches great heights with Josh O'Connor's terrific performance serving as its rock-solid foundation.

Read Critics Reviews

John Wenzel

Denver Post

Dec 11

3/4

“Rebuilding” is rare in that it resists the pull of grim, prestige-picture drama, which would certainly be justified for the subject matter. Walker-Silverman instead steers toward the wistful and bucolic, depicting beauty and devastation at once.

Go to Full Review

Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (LAist)

Nov 25

It does have a certain low-keyless that is affecting, and Josh O'Connor is very good in it. It's just that, ultimately, it doesn't amount to a whole lot.

Go to Full Review

Tim Grierson

Los Angeles Times

Nov 24

The story’s studied minor-key tone can occasionally come across as mannered, yet “Rebuilding” possesses its own delicate grace, especially once Dusty endures other losses — some personal, others more existential.

Go to Full Review

Carmen Paddock

TAKE ONE Magazine

Mar 20

Considering these natural events will become more and more common, and stronger, as the climate crisis intensifies, the film occupies a strange place between call to action and resignation to fate.

Go to Full Review

Calum Cooper

Cinerama Film

Mar 6

4/5

Beautifully filmed and utterly sincere in its delivery, Rebuilding says little verbally but achieves so much visually and emotionally.

Go to Full Review

Filipe Freitas

Always Good Movies

Mar 3

3.5/5

Capturing more than just lavish backdrops and romantic sentimentality, Rebuilding is a tolerant, poetic, and realistic work that earns its place in contemporary American cinema.

Go to Full Review

Read all reviews

Phillip N

Dec 12

Yes, it is that good. Watch it.

See more

DT

Dec 7

This was a great feel good movie. Compassion for a very hard time

See more

Stephen T

Nov 25

such a thoughtful, beautifully constructed story about a guy just trying to get by in the face of life. great casting. as much is said in the silences as in the dialogue.

See more

Thomas M

Nov 21

a powerful, quiet slice of life film. Josh O'Connor gives a magnificent, nuanced performance as a rancher fallen on hard times. the cinematography and music are stella.

See more

Nathan

Nov 16

Beautifully shot scripted acted

See more

NerdCall T

@nerdcall Mar 12

Rebuilding embraces a quieter, more contemplative approach to explore emotional reconstruction. The film works mainly because of the sensitive way it observes its protagonist trying to reorganize his life after so many losses. There is a constant sense of melancholy throughout the story, but also a genuine feeling of rediscovering relationships and a sense of belonging. The performance by Josh O'Connor carries much of this emotional weight, with a subtle and restrained presence on screen. Even so, the film struggles with pacing issues, especially in the first act, which takes time to move the narrative forward and may feel slow for some viewers. Despite a few convenient choices in its resolution, the emotional development remains strong enough to make the journey meaningful, even if somewhat uneven.

See more

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

POST RATING

Max Walker-Silverman

Director

Josh O'Connor

Actor

Meghann Fahy

Actor

Kali Reis

Actor

Lily LaTorre

Actor

Amy Madigan

Actor

Rebuilding: Exclusive Movie Clip - You Live Here

0:51

View more videos

Rebuilding: Trailer 1

2:00

View more videos

View more photos

Synopsis

A gently humanist story of the American West from Max Walker-Silverman (A Love Song), Rebuilding follows Dusty (Josh O'Connor), a reserved, divorced father whose ranch has burned down in a devastating wildfire. Now living in a trailer community on a government-run campsite, Dusty finds solace with his new neighbors who have also lost everything, quietly reassembles his life, and starts reconnecting with his ex-wife Ruby (Meghann Fahy) and young daughter Callie-Rose (Lily LaTorre). Filmed against the rapturous backdrop of southern Colorado, Rebuilding is a ruminative, moving portrait of resilience and human connection in the wake of loss.

Director: Max Walker-Silverman
Producer: Jesse Hope, Dan Janvey, Paul Mezey
Screenwriter: Max Walker-Silverman
Distributor: Bleecker Street Media
Production Co: Cow Hip Films, Dead End Pictures (II), Present Company
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 14, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 35m

Most Popular at Home Now