Kinds of Kindness Release Date, Trailer, Cast & Plot

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Kinds of Kindness is an anthology film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, featuring a star-studded cast. It follows three interconnected stories: a man seeking control over his life, a policeman confronting his wife’s mysterious return, and a woman on a quest to find a destined spiritual leader. Set to premiere at Cannes, its release date is slated to arrive soon, with the trailer already generating buzz.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Release date — when is Kinds of Kindness coming out?

The Kinds of Kindness release date is June 21, 2024.

Kinds of Kindness, originally titled “And,” underwent development with Element Pictures and Film4 before Searchlight Pictures agreed to distribute it. It is set to premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May 2024 and will be released theatrically in the United States on June 21, 2024, with subsequent releases in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Greece. The release date was announced in conjunction with the Cannes Film Festival announcement in December 2023.

Teaser Trailer — watch it now

You can watch the Kinds of Kindness teaser trailer below:

The Kinds of Kindness teaser trailer teases a triptych fable by Yorgos Lanthimos, featuring intertwining stories of individuals seeking control, grappling with mysterious transformations, and embarking on a quest for a prophesied leader. It also hints at the film’s surreal narrative and thematic exploration of fate and identity.

Cast — who is in Kinds of Kindness?

The Kinds of Kindness cast includes:

Jesse Plemons

Willem Dafoe

Emma Stone

Margaret Qualley

Hong Chau

Joe Alwyn

Mamoudou Athie

Hunter Schafer

Plot – what’s the story about?

Kinds of Kindness is a triptych fable exploring fate, self-discovery, and human connection through three intertwining narratives.

The movie intertwines three distinct narratives: one follows a man’s quest for autonomy amidst a life devoid of choice, another delves into the perplexing return of a woman lost at sea who undergoes a profound transformation, while the third storyline centers on a woman’s relentless pursuit of an individual believed to be destined for greatness as a spiritual leader. Through these interconnected tales, the film explores themes of fate, self-discovery, and the transformative power of human connection.